Cindy's Blog

Well, in the rush to keep up with the next new, best thing, I have (with much effort, I might add) obtained my GREEN designation from the National Association of Realtors. While I have had my Eco Broker Designation for two years, this was not endorsed or created by the NAR. Now the NAR has created their own version of this, and is trying to make it available more widely. My hope is certainly that everyone, every realtor, take this course, and learn more about what they need to know, what we all SHOULD now, about creating more energy efficient homes, selling more energy efficient homes, and making their clients more aware of ways that they can understand the impact that they have, and exactly what it means when we talk about our ecological footprint, and things like that.

So, while I am discouraged a bit that the EcoBroker designation, widely regarded and respected as superior, could not get the NAR's endorsment (because they wanted to create their own program), I am definitely heartened that the NAR has stepped up with their own program which is a good, solid program, not a fluffy, greenwashed course that just allows people to say they're "green realtors".

What is a bit discouraging is the fact that the original classes scheduled for Richmond and Fredericksburg were canceled for lack of attendance. Ouch! If this is something you're interested in, or think that agents should know more about green building, resources, TELL THEM! If we don't all demand the information, no one will think it's important, and they will not get it.