Jump-start your real estate practice with the only green designation recognized by NAR.

Earn the designation that gives you the edge.

With NAR’s Green Designation program, you’ll gain in-depth education on green real estate principles and practices; access new markets; increase your customer base; get help with referrals and prospecting; and receive ongoing marketing support. You will have the answers to some of the most pivotal questions in today’s real estate market.

To earn NAR’s Green Designation, students must successfully complete the Core Course and one of three elective courses. Elective courses are Green Residential Real Estate, Green Commercial Real Estate and Green Property Management.

NAR’s Green Designation is supported by the NAR Green Resource Council. Students who complete the Core Course receive a one-year membership in NAR’s Green Resource Council.

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NAR’s Green Designation Core Course

This course provides real estate professionals with knowledge and awareness of green-building principles applied in residences, commercial properties, developments and communities. Real estate professionals will learn to help consumers in purchasing, retrofitting and operating green properties. The course encourages the real estate professional to be an advocate for green principles in the design and use of homes and commercial buildings, and a positive force for creating sustainable communities.  This course has been approved by the N.C. Real Estate Commission for four hours of  CE elective credit.

NAR’s Green Designation Residential Elective Course

This elective provides real estate professionals with knowledge and awareness of green-building principles applied in residences. Designees can guide buyer-clients in purchasing and retrofitting green homes, and help sellers by listing and marketing green properties. The course encourages the real estate professional to be an advocate for green principles in the design and use of homes, and a positive force for creating sustainable communities.  This course has been approved by the N.C. Real Estate Commission for four hours of CE elective credit.