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Green Realtors^® Alliance of Sarasota

The mission of the Green Realtors® Alliance of Sarasota is to be a resource for the preservation of our environment and natural resources as it pertains to real estate. The premise of the group is that being a good steward of the environment and the community is good for real estate and future development. The trend in Sarasota and around the country is towards "green" practices in new construction, retrofitting, and environmental care.

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NAR Complete Green Designation Course - (PDF 168KB) GREEN Designation Course June 07, 2010 - June 09, 2010 at 8:30 AM Green homes that are good for the environment while saving home owners money are in demand, and Realtors are responding by enhancing their multiple listing services to showcase green homes and green features. To prepare themselves to better serve this market, thousands of Realtors have already earned NAR’s Green designation. In order to earn the NAR Green designation, the student must successfully complete the Core Course and one of three elective courses. Green Residential Real Estate Green Commercial Real Estate Green Property Management. Students who complete the Core Course receive a one-year membership in the NAR Green Resource Council. SAR is offering the Residential elective in conjunction with the Core course so you can knock out your designation quickly. After taking this course, you will be able to: Recognize the features that make a home or building green and resource efficient in construction or remodeling, use and operation Inform customers and clients of the significance of LEED, Energy Star, and other rating systems Discuss the cost-benefit of resource-efficient building and home systems, materials and land usage Recognize, validate and respond to concerns and priorities of the green consumer, seller, buyer, tenant, builder, developer Make the appropriate disclosures consistent with NAR Code of Ethics and state regulations Describe the interrelationships of sustainable communities, Smart Growth, natural habitat conservation, New Urbanism and land planning. Instructor: Lynn A. Nilssen Save $50 and take both courses. The cost of the Core course alone is $250; the residential elective alone is $125. Save $50 and sign up for both at $325. For more information, call: Catherine at 941-328-1167 or Carolyn at 941-328-1157.		Sarasota County Green Business Partnership - (PDF 116KB) About the Green Business Partnership: The Green Business Partnership (GBP) encourages environmental stewardship and recognizes businesses that make an extra effort to operate in an environmentally responsible manner. This collaborative effort includes businesses, business organizations and local governments. The GBP was initiated through a grant awarded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to Sarasota County. In 2007, the county expanded the Green Business program to include its contractors, even those with offices outside of Sarasota County. It now includes more than 50 local members.
America's Green Pages - (PDF 134KB) America's Directory of Green and Sustainable Building Products and Professional Services. Click the headline on the PDF to enter the web site.		Green Resource Links - (PDF 73KB) Links to local, state and federal groups, companies and organizations on “Green” real estate related topics.
Simple, cost-effective Green examples - (PDF 24KB) From recycling paper to dimming the lights, every organization can find simple and cost-effective ways to minimize the impact on the environment, save energy, and become an example for members and the community on how to be more environmentally conscious.		Green Business Partnership - (PDF 15KB) The Green Business Partnership (GBP) is an exciting new program that encourages environmental stewardship and recognizes those businesses that make an extra effort to operate in an environmentally responsible manner.
Sustainability is the Key - (PDF 23KB) The latest environmentally friendly home features aren’t just good for the planet — they look great and are a huge draw for conscientious buyers, too.		Florida's Green List - (PDF 16KB) These are VISIT FLORIDA'S list of destinations, organizations and attractions that have already taken steps to minimize their impact on Florida's environment. (Arranged by city from north to south). VISIT FLORIDA is the official marketing agency of the state.
Energy Conservation House - (PDF 251KB) Florida's Public Service Commission offers a web page that shows visitors hopw they can save on their home's energy usage, and includes a Florida Energy Savings Calculator. Visit www.psc.state.fl.us/consumers/house/		Florida Solar Energy Center - (PDF 162KB) The Florida Solar Energy Center web site contains valuable information that will educate you on how to become energy independent. Visit http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/education/index.htm
Your home may already be Greener than you think... - (PDF 367KB) Your home may already be Greener than you think – take a look at the: Florida Green building coalition, Inc.’s Green Home Certification Program Checklist Schedule A, Version 5.0 July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008 consisting of 2 prerequisite + 8 categories to earn 100 points minimum out of 300 possible points for a home to be a Florida Designated Green Home.