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Program Goals for Realtors:
- Ability to recognize and react to customer trends and preferences for green home features in new construction and remodeling/retrofitting of existing homes.
- Develop knowledge base of energy efficient heating and cooling systems, appliances, building methods, and materials.
- Ability to explain the benefits of an energy audit and direct clients in obtaining one.
- Assist clients in evaluating the cost-benefit of green home features and actions including impact of energy efficiency upgrades and other cost saving measures.
- Discuss green home principles and actions and respond to consumer preferences for green home features in new construction and remodeling/retrofitting of existing homes.
- Ability to assess green-home features when developing a price-proposal/offer for a seller or buyer.
- Recognition of the cost/benefit value of green-home features in marketing properties.
- Educate clients of green gardening, and landscaping options.
- Recognize sources that impact indoor air quality, air changes, home leaks and the environment.
- Guide clients in selecting energy-efficiency appliances and disposing of old ones.
- Identify coalition partners in the community that promote "green" practices.
- Compile information on green resources and programs in the community.
Course Curriculum:
- Introduction to Understanding Energy Efficiency
- Understanding "Green" Buyers
- Value of Green Homes
- New Home Construction - Building Green
- Existing Homes
- Understanding/Criteria for Energy Ratings for Homes
- Home Energy Audits
- Understanding of Indoor Air Quality/Changes
- Energy Efficient Equipment/Appliances/Applications
- Understanding Kansas Residential Utilities
- Energy Credits and EE Mortgages
- Building a "Green Team"
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