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ONLINE Green Designation Course - $50 SAVINGS

ONLINE Green Designation Course - $50 SAVINGS

Monday, May 12, 2025 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) (CDT)

Description

People, Property, Planet, and Prosperity

The Green Designation Course, offered by the Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD), is designed specifically for real estate professionals who want to gain a competitive edge in the growing market of high-performance homes.

Learn about the increasing consumer demand for sustainable housing and how these homes function. You'll then be able to offer clients knowledge of sustainable homes and savings that may apply to them by gaining practical insights into advising homeowners on effective ways to enhance their properties, ranging from cost-effective DIY solutions to comprehensive remodeling and new construction projects.

This course equips you with essential knowledge and empowers you to integrate green practices into your business strategy. By earning your Green Designation, you’ll be a trusted specialist in sustainable real estate, helping clients make informed decisions while contributing to a healthier planet.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey in green real estate, the Green Designation Course provides invaluable tools and strategies to help you thrive in this dynamic market, especially with new generations to come. Become a respected Green Designee, ready to impact your community, clients, and beyond.

Topics Covered

Additional Information

  • High-Performance Homes
    Learn about what makes a home high-performance, how to improve home performance, and how these impact the bottom line for consumers.
  • Understand Consumer Motivations and Priorities
    Find the trends and benefits driving buyers and sellers to consider sustainable homes and how to use these factors for growth.
  • Being the Green Listing and Buyer’s Agent
    Discover how to distinguish yourself in the high-performance market and position yourself as a trusted advisor on green living with your Green designee member benefits.
  • This course is the main requirement for the Green Designation. . 
  • Please note there are annual dues that must be paid to earn and maintain this designation. Visit the How to Earn the Green Designation page to learn more. 
  • International students can purchase this course at the Member price by becoming an International REALTOR® Member. Click here for more details.
  • Continuing Education (CE) credit is not available for this course.

NOTE: Minimum time spent in course to be marked as complete is 90% (not including lunch and breaks). Continuing Education (CE) credit is not available for this course.

For registration purposes, you will need your M1 ID# (formerly known as NRDS ID#) to create your online account if you do not already have NAR sign on credentials. 


Craig Foley is a national leader in real estate sustainability, combining expertise in real estate and energy management. As Chief Sustainability Officer for LAER Realty Partners and a LEED Green Associate, he specializes in greening the MLS, high-performance home valuation, and climate impacts on real estate. He co-founded REthink39 Group, dedicated to reducing the built environment’s energy consumption. A recognized industry voice, he serves on NAR’s Executive Committee and has consulted for organizations like Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and Honeywell. Craig has received multiple honors, including RISMedia’s 2023 Newsmaker and NAR’s EverGreen Award.

Pricing

Automatic $50 SAVINGS

Member Cost = $260 (originally $310)

ONLINE COURSE
Monday, May 12, 2025 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) (CDT)
10:00am - 5:00pm CST
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