What is a GREEN Realtor?

1. What is a
GREEN Realtor?

2. NAR Green Designees Simplify
Going Green
No matter what your role is in the
real estate transaction, an NAR
Green Designee can help you
distinguish fact from fiction and
make educated decisions about:
green materials, energy-efficient
technology, green ratings, green
design, green living, green
incentives and more!
Whether you're going green to save
the planet or just save some money,
an NAR Green Designee can help
you get started.

3. Are You a Buyer ?
An NAR Green Designee can help you:
• Identify green features, appliances, building
methods and materials
• Understand green mortgage options
• Realize the benefits of an energy audit and
work towards obtaining one
• See the short and long term value of green
homes
• Eliminate toxins in your green home
• Improve air and water quality and reduce noise
pollution
• Take advantage of government grants
encouraging green homes

4. Are You a Seller ?
An NAR Green Designee can help by:
• Providing simple ways to green your home
• Educating you on the cost benefit of
implementing green home features
• Pricing your green home effectively
• Helping you take advantage of tax credits and
incentives
Marketing your green home to potential buyers

5. Get the Facts on Going Green
1. Myth: Going green will cost an arm and a leg.
WRONG! There are a variety of cost-effective ways
to green your home and lifestyle that can actually
SAVE you money. Discover this and many other
reasons why to go green.

6. 2. Myth: To have a green building, you need to
be LEED certified.
WRONG! LEED is setting a standard for
existing and new green homes and buildings. You
can implement green products and practices into
your home or office that reduce energy
consumption, save money and save the
environment without being LEED rated or
certified.

7. 3. Myth: One person can't make a difference.
WRONG! We believe that every step towards
green is a step in the right direction. Whether
you change one habit or your entire way of
living, your actions can reduce your carbon
footprint and make a world of difference in
the long run.

8. Why Go Green
• For The Environment
Want to make the world
a better place?
Implementing green
practices into your home
or office can help reduce
waste, conserve natural
resources, improve both
air and water quality,
and protect ecosystems
and biodiversity.

9. Why Go Green
• For the Savings
Want to make your dollar
go further? Green
systems and materials
reduce energy
consumption, which in
turn reduce your energy
bills. They also increase
asset value and profits
and decrease marketing
time; making your dollar
go further for longer.

10. Why Go Green
• For your Health
Want to live healthier?
Sustainable design and
technology enhance a
resident's overall quality of life
by improving air and water
quality and reducing noise
pollution. According to a 2006
study by the Center of the Built
Environment, University of
California, green office
buildings improve productivity
and employee satisfaction in
the workplace.

11. We’re Here to Help