Founded in 2002, EcoBroker is the first and largest green real estate training and communications program in the world. With members in all 50 United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and New Zealand, EcoBroker and its members serve real estate consumers, communities, and the environment with an unparalleled level of care, commitment, and follow-up. With the benefit of oversight from the Association of Energy and Environmental Real Estate Professionals (www.aeerep.org), EcoBroker's green designation training and communications provide professionals with the resources to be constructive green ambassadors in an ever-changing business and consumer world.

EcoBroker offers education and tools to real estate professionals that in turn help consumers take advantage of energy efficiency and environmentally sensitive design in real estate properties. Through EcoBroker’s unique energy and environmental curriculum, real estate professionals acquire the knowledge and resources to become Certified EcoBrokers. These real estate professionals assist clients in their pursuit of properties that provide affordability, comfort and a healthier environment (reducing carbon footprints).

In order to earn the EcoBroker Designation, licensed real estate agents must fulfill a straight-forward set of requirements. The most important requirement of EcoBroker Certification is that you complete our energy, environmental, and marketing training program.

NAR's Green Designation is a real estate designation designed for residential, commercial and property management professionals looking to green their businesses and their lives. When you earn NAR's Green Designation, you'll gain:

• A comprehensive understanding of what it means to go green and the concerns of consumers seeking green knowledge about real estate
• Valuable real estate education that broadens your abilities in the eyes your clients, prospective clients and associates
• Enhanced ability to participate in the green real estate market
• Ongoing specialized training and resources that help you stay on top of green real estate issues and trends
• Access to customizable members-only marketing tools to help you build your business and gain a competitive edge.

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The green movement is affecting every asset class in real estate, such as office, retail, residential, hospitality, institutional, and industrial. NAR's Green Designation caters to residential, commercial and property management professionals.

Lead your community

NAR's Green Designation is not part of a fad. Green real estate is altering fundamental market dynamics. Studies show that two-thirds* of consumers are paying attention to green homes and buildings; they recognize the link between green properties, cost savings and healthy living. Be a positive force for change in your clients and your community with NAR's Green Designation.