Growing Green: Environmental Awareness and Your Real Estate Practice

Education Provider #2548948 Course Approval #C20205866

This three-hour New Jersey continuing education course prepares real estate professionals to confidently navigate the expanding market for energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable properties. Participants will master essential green building terminology and certification systems while gaining practical knowledge of high-impact sustainable features from geothermal systems and solar installations to simple efficiency upgrades like smart thermostats and LED fixtures. The curriculum explores how to accurately communicate the financial and environmental value of green features to both buyers and sellers, guides agents through federal programs including FHA Energy Efficient Mortgages and the DOE’s Weatherization Assistance Program, and provides actionable strategies for serving eco-conscious clients effectively. Through interactive scenarios and real-world applications, licensees will develop the expertise needed to position themselves as trusted advisors in the green real estate marketplace while helping clients make informed decisions about sustainable home improvements and their associated costs and benefits.