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Take the GREEN Designation Course from NAR's 2010 GREEN Instructor of the Year...Curtis Hall!

The GREEN Designation

In his new book, Hot, Flat and Crowded, Tom Friedman tells us, "...global warming, the stunning rise of middle classes all over the world, and rapid population growth that have converged in a way that could make our planet dangerously unstable."

For too long we have mostly ignored sustainable ways of building and living. But it is not too late to change. How do we change? By Going GREEN!

The REALTORS® GREEN Designation is based on FOUR Core principles:

  • Practicing social responsibility
  • Promoting sustainability
  • Conserving and efficiently using energy, water and land
  • Enhancing health and well being

The New NAR® Designation course will help us understand:

  • The vocabulary of green
  • Not all green products are green
  • How to recognize and promote green communities
  • How to identify and market a home's green features
  • Components of green design and sustainable building
  • Systems for efficiency and conservation
  • Healthy vs. sick buildings
  • How to improve indoor air quality
  • The different types of green buyers and sellers
  • Marketing yourself as a green agent
  • Opportunities to convert GREEN into greenbacks

Go GREEN with Hogan and you get:

  • Emphasis on local and statewide issues and programs
  • Instructors who bring passion, fun and today's technology to your classroom experience
  • A BONUS CD, exclusively for Hogan students, that includes: 1) The Arizona GREEN Advisory© with over 100 "hot links" to green websites; 2) A promotional video, "The Power of GREEN," that only Hogan students may use to promote their services as GREEN Designees; 3) The Green Test to help understand the green motives of your clients.

Going green is a challenge and an opportunity for us and our nation. Witness the ever increasing amount of Green Marketing the consumer is confronted with on a daily basis and it's clear to see the Green Movement is rapidly reaching critical mass and here to stay. As Tom Friedman says, "Green is the new red, white and blue." Join us in seizing this tremendous opportunity to preserve and improve our way of life for all future generations.

Green REsource Council

  • Provides real estate professionals with the knowledge and awareness of green building principles applied in residences, commercial properties, developments, and communities so that they can list, market, and manage green properties as well as guide buyer-clients, in purchasing green homes and buildings.
  • Enables real estate professionals to incorporate green principles into their practice.
  • Encourages the real estate professional to be an advocate in spreading the green philosophy and be a positive force for creating sustainable and energy efficient communities of homes and commercial buildings.
  • Provides on-going information, tools, and support regarding green building features, thus enabling members to be leaders in their marketplace.
  • Supports member efforts with referrals, marketing tools, and consumer awareness campaigns.

Designation Requirements

    To obtain and use NAR's Green Designation you must fulfill the following requirements:
  • Complete the 3 Green classes and pass each exam with a score of 80 percent or higher
  • Submit themember application with proof of completion for all course requirments and proof of your REALTOR® membership.
  • Be a member in good standing with the National Association of REALTORS®.

    Renewal Credit

    Green 100: Real Estate for a Sustainable Future - 6 hours General credit

    Green 200: The Science of Green Building - 6 hours General credit

    Green 300: Greening Your Real Estate Business - Not approved for ADRE renewal credit

    Tuition

    Green Designation Core Course - $299

    Green Residential Elective Course - $129

    Prepaid Discount Price for APRIL $349 for core course & elective, a $79 savings.

    The Green REsource Council will provide 12 months free membership to each student who successfully completes the 2-day core course.

  • REFUND POLICY: If the program is cancelled by Hogan School, a full refund will be given. Any cancellations received less than 48 hours from class start date will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee.

    • Here's what students had to say...

    "An exhilarating, challenging, totally entertaining way to spend three days exploring the topic of GREEN. I never looked at my watch; you won't either! This course will make a difference in your life, your real estate practice and your world." -Lucy Kraft

    "Loved the interaction… the class materials were good but, above and beyond, the instructors' excellent facilitation of bridging from book to actual experience of the class enriched the entire experience." -DeeJaye Lockwood

    "My goal in taking this class was to gain practical, UNBIASED knowledge on how to construct and/or remodel residences in keeping with sensible green practices. This class way exceeded my expectations and I recommend it highly." -Rachel Hendrickson

    "The NAR Green Designation class instructed by Hogan School of Real Estate exceeded my expectations by far. This 3 day class was very informative, applied real estate scenarios, encouraged class participation and has made a true positive difference in the way that I run my real estate practice. I enjoyed the passion for making a difference especially in a challenging real estate market. Thank you again!" -Tiffany Huff

    "This was the most interesting class: stretched my knowledge gave me more insight and the collegiality of class - all enhanced the learning experience plus the visuals and handouts were excellent. All in all, the class is right on target for GREEN and the designation for use in today's marketplace. After all GREEN is the new Red, White & Blue (according to Tom Friedman)." -Claire Jean Prager

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    Instructors

    Curtis Hall, ABR, CRS, SRS, GREEN
    Curtis Hall co-authored the ABR® course in 1993 and is a full-time real estate practitioner in Phoenix, Arizona. Curtis has sat on more than twelve local REALTOR® Association and NAR committees and was awarded REALTOR® of the Year by his local Association. As a participant on several Professional Standards committees and with his expertise in all aspects of risk management, Curtis is called upon frequently by the legal community as an expert witness.

    Jim Hogan, DREI, ABR, GREEN, SFR
    A REALTOR® since 1971 and member of the REBAC National Hall of Fame, Jim Hogan is known nationally for his innovative teaching style and is often referred to as one the country’s leading educational visionaries. As a Tucson educator and founder of Hogan School of Real Estate in 1973, Jim has helped thousands begin and sustain successful real estate careers. Jim Hogan and Curtis Hall developed the acclaimed “HAFA Short Sales: US Treasury, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Programs”, course which is currently offered nationally alongside the ABR® core course presentation. Jim is also a mortgage broker and investor and was one of the first educators to be awarded the Real Estate Educators Association’s Distinguished Real Estate Instructor (DREI) designation. Jim is a singer and songwriter and has released two CDs.

    Important Reminders

    • There is a 5 minute late rule. If you are more than 5 minutes late to class, you will not receive credit for attending the course. No exceptions.
    • You must check in with the front desk prior to entering the classroom.
    • You must sign in on the Class Attendance roster prior to the beginning of the course.