Today’s real estate market requires a professional Realtor® with real knowledge and skills to help you navigate the wealth of information available about green property.
NAR’s Green Designation was created for real estate professionals who seek an in-depth understanding of “what green means” for every aspect of real estate.
By taking the NAR’s Green courses, I have been specially trained in green building principles and practices, regulatory issues, sustainable communities and land planning, green living, and much more.
DOCUMENTS:
Home Buyer’s Energy Efficient Checklist
Please think GREEN.
Read these documents on your computer screen or print on recycled paper. Tip: keep a stack of paper that has been used on one side next to your printer to use the blank side to print out draft documents or items that aren’t for presentation.
LINKS:
National Organizations
U.S. Department of Energy “Energy Savers” website
Energy Efficiency for New Homes – from ENERGY STAR®
hrough Home Improvement – from ENERGY STAR
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
Green Home Guide – from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP)
National Association of Home Builders – Certified Green Professionals (CGP)
Residential Energy Services Network – Energy Auditors
American Society of Interior Designers GREEN Design
National Association of Realtors Consumer Guide: How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
State Specific Information
U.S. Green Building Council State Chapters
Database for State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
National Association of State Energy Officials – Funding Opportunities and Resources
Virginia Sustainable Building Network
Energy Star’s Appliance Rebate Locator (by zip code)
Local Resources
Washington Gas Winter Energy Saving Tips
Washington Gas Summer Energy Saving Tips
Arlington County’s Recycling Programs
Arlington County’s Green Building Program
Arlington County’s Green Home Choice Program
Home Energy Audits
More information on Home Energy Audits – from Energy Star
Arlington Video about Home Energy Audits
Find a Certified Home Energy Rater – from RESNET
Other Home Guidelines and Resources
Introduction to Green Building for Consumers (from NAHB)
Consumer Reports – 10 Quick Tips for Going Green at Home
Air Quality at Home – from EPA’s Indoor airPLUS Program
Find Recycling Centers for Various Home Items – from Earth 911
Restore (Habitat for Humanity)
Green Guide to Buying Furniture
The Money Saving Guide to Going Green at Home
Saving Money By Recycling and Donating Clothing and Household Items
The Washington Post article on “Eight Steps to a More Eco-Friendly Kitchen”