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Sonoma and Alameda Counties Give $400 Off Green Real Estate Trainings

OAKLAND, CA – January 25, 2012 – Build It Green announced today that Energy Upgrade California in Alameda and Sonoma Counties (https://energyupgradeca.org) is offering a steep discount on green real estate trainings to help real estate professionals take advantage of the growing market for more resource efficient, healthier homes. The trainings teach professionals about green building concepts, green lending options, rebate programs, and more.

Real estate professionals can take advantage of the $400 discount to Build It Green’s Certified Green Real Estate Professional Training at two locations next month. The training will be held in San Francisco on Feb 1 & 2 (http://www.builditgreen.org/en/cev/444), and in Santa Rosa on Feb 16 & 17 (http://www.builditgreen.org/en/cev/445).

 

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The training focuses specifically on existing homes in the California marketplace, and was recently approved by the National Association of REALTORS as alternative program credit for NAR’s Green Designation. Build It Green debuted the training earlier this year in Southern California drawing over 160 attendees. “Excellent class,” said Luz Padilla of Global Realty in Arcadia. “I now have a better understanding of what ‘green’ is.  It will help my personal and professional life.”

 

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Green real estate trainings reflect the growing demand by homebuyers for green homes. According to an LA Times article last year (http://articles.latimes.com/2011/aug/28/business/la-fi-harney-20110828), homes with third-party certifications for sustainability and energy efficiency sell for more and spend less time on the market than non-certified counterparts. The article points out that training for real estate professionals, and appraisers in particular, is needed so professionals can recognize the value of green home features.

For homeowners considering a green remodel, there has never been a better time to invest. Local governments and utilities are now offering attractive rebates for green and energy upgrades. Energy Upgrade California in Alameda County is offering up to $4000 in energy upgrade rebates and up to $1000 in green label rebates to Alameda homeowners. Real estate professionals can also get a $200 referral fee for any project they refer that results in a green label. Learn more at www.GreenPointRated.com.

 

 

 

Build It Green is a membership supported non-profit organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient homes in California through consumer education, professional training, and local government support. For more information, visit www.builditgreen.org.

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