FAQs about NAR’s Green Designation
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Coursework
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Continuing Education
Earning and Maintaining NAR's Green Designation
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- How do I earn NAR's Green Designation?
Realtors® can earn NAR's Green Designation by completing the following three objectives: Take and pass the two-day Core Course, take and pass one of three one-day Elective Courses, and submit the GREEN Application Form to the  along with proof of completion of your elective course. back to top
- I'm ready to get started with my coursework. Where do I start?
Start by visiting CourseCalendar.com. There, you can sort available courses by the topic "Green" . From there, you can choose a live lecture or online course, depending on which is more convenient for you. You can take the Core Course first, or the elective course; it's up to you. Please remember, however, that the Core Course and the elective course must be taken within one year of each other to be counted toward NAR's Green Designation. back to top
- I want to take a live lecture course, but my state isn't listed on CourseCalendar.com!
Classroom courses are offered through the REBAC network of licensed course providers, which includes REALTOR® associations, proprietary schools, and national franchises. Unfortunately, we do not currently have course offerings in each state. However, more and more instructors are being certified to teach NAR's Green Designation courses, and more and more course providers are signing up to host the courses. Please be patient, and keep checking CourseCalendar.com – more course offerings are added each week! back to top
- Are NAR's Green Designation courses available online?
Presently, only our Residential elective course is available online. You can access this online course through CourseCalendar.com. Our Core Course should be available online in early 2009- please keep checking our website, GreenREsourceCouncil.org, for updates! back to top
- How much are the courses?
The 12-hour Core Course's suggested retail price is $295, and the 6- hour elective courses' suggested retail price is $125. Please check with your course provider to determine if any discounts apply. back to top
- What are the elective course topics?
Elective course topics include Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, and Property Management. You can take as many of the elective courses as you like, but you are only required to complete one to earn NAR's Green Designation. back to top
- Why can't I find the Commercial Real Estate or Property Management elective courses on CourseCalendar.com?
We are still working with a team of experts and industry professionals on the finishing touches to the best possible curriculum we can offer for these courses. These courses will be completed in the coming months – please keep checking our website, GreenREsourceCouncil.org, for updates! back to top
- I purchased my elective course online – how long do I have to complete it?
You have six months from the time of purchase to complete your online elective course. In that time, you may log in and out of your account as many times as you like, and complete the course when it is convenient for you.
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- Does NAR recognize any other certification or designation programs related to green properties and practices?
NAR's Green Designation is the only one of its kind recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®. back to top
- I have substantial education and/or experience in green real estate and green building. Can I test out of all the educational requirements of NAR's Green Designation?
While we are thrilled so many individuals bring considerable education and experience as prospective students for NAR's Green Designation program, it is not possible to test out of all the educational requirements of the program. We need to guarantee that everyone who earns NAR's Green Designation and distinguishes himself or herself as a NAR Green Designee has the same core or baseline education from the National Association of REALTORS®. As you know, NAR's Green Designation is the only training program recognized and endorsed by the NAR. It is therefore essential that all students complete course training from the NAR. back to top
- I have completed an educational program that focuses on the same topics as in NAR's Green Designation Residential elective course. Will the Green REsource Council consider this alternative educational program as credit towards NAR's Green Designation?
For a limited time, the will consider Alternative Programs as elective credit toward NAR's Green Designation, provided the following criteria are met:
- The Alternative Program is 6 hours or more in length;
- The topics addressed in the Alternative Program focus on the same topics as in NAR's Green Designation Residential Elective Course (for a detailed table of contents, please visit www.CourseCalendar.com);
- The applicant completed the Alternative Program and met all of the requirements as of November 5, 2008, including, if applicable, passing a final examination; and
- The Alternative Program resulted in an accreditation, designation, or certification.
Candidates must submit the following documentation to greendesignation@realtors.org for the Alternative Program to be considered:
- The Alternative Program syllabus;
- Proof that the candidate met the requirements of the Alternative Program;
- Proof that the student was awarded an accreditation, designation, or certification; and
- Any other documentation the may request.
Candidates have until November 5, 2009 to submit Alternative Programs to the so that the Council may review and consider these programs as elective credit towards NAR's Green Designation. Based on its review, the Council may award a maximum of 6 hours of elective credit to candidates.
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- Do NAR's Green Designation courses count toward continuing education credit?
Yes, the courses are eligible for continuing education credit. Please check with your course provider on how many credits are available. back to top
- When am I awarded NAR's Green Designation?
To be awarded NAR's Green Designation, you must have taken and passed the Core Course and one elective course, submitted your application and all applicable certificates of completion, and had those documents approved by the . You will be notified by the when you have achieved NAR’s Green Designation. back to top
- What are the requirements to maintain NAR's Green Designation after earning it?
Designees must be members (and maintain membership) in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® either as a REALTOR® member or Institute Affiliate member, as well as members of the . back to top
- How much are the annual dues for the ?
New Designees receive a free one-year membership in the . After the first year, annual dues are $99. back to top
- What are the benefits of membership?
provides the latest information, authoritative research, resources, a searchable referral network, marketing tools, consumer awareness campaigns, and much more! back to top
- I've completed my Core Course and elective course. When can I gain access to the member services portion of GreenREsourceCouncil.org and begin marketing?
You may only call yourself a Green Designee and use the Green Designation when you have been informed by the that your application has been approved and you have been awarded NAR's Green Designation. You will then receive login information for the member services portion of the website, which contains marketing materials, the latest news and information, and a network of other Designees. back to top
- How long will it take for my application to be processed?
An extraordinary number of Realtors® are interested in NAR's Green Designation; therefore we ask for your patience as we process applications. If you have submitted your application and completed all your coursework, average processing time is one week. If you took your Core Course a short time ago, your course provider may not have sent your materials to us yet; in that case, processing could take 2-3 weeks. back to top
- What is the ?
Established by the National Association of REALTORS® and the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC), the serves real estate professionals by providing comprehensive training and access to cutting-edge resources and tools as well as promoting green excellence, leadership, and consumer awareness within and across multiple real estate disciplines. back to top
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