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SUMMARY:Appraising Green Homes
DESCRIPTION:Attend this free 7-hour CE training and learn the differences between code\, green\, and solar PV homes in order to apply well-supported adjustments to appraisal assignments.  \nThis course will provide information on the principles and practices that distinguish new and remodeled “green” homes from traditional code constructed homes\, as well as the latest must-know approaches to solar PV valuation. \nAM: Green Building & Certification\nGain up-to-date info on this rapidly expanding field and an in-depth understanding of the 5 pillars of green building and third-party certification programs in order to equip yourself to competently analyze these properties in appraisal assignments.\nTrainer: John Spillman\, Earth Advantage\nCurriculum developer: Earth Advantage \nPM: Valuation Resources for Solar PV \nAppraisers who possess the knowledge and latest tools to properly value a solar home will have a market edge. This class will provide a comprehensive overview of the tools\, resources and approaches to develop a solar home’s market value\, including an overview of electric rate pricing plans to arrive at an accurate analysis of electric costs.\nTrainer: Gary Kristensen\, A Quality Appraisal LLC\nCurriculum developer: Elevate Energy & US Department of Energy \nBecome an Accredited Green Appraiser\n​Join a nationwide network of appraisers that have completed our Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA) course series in order to differentiate themselves to lenders and AMCs : \n\nModule 1: Appraising Energy Efficient Homes\nModule 2: Appraising Green Homes\n\nAppraisers must complete both courses and pass an accreditation exam in order to earn the AGA designation. If you did not attend Module 1 when it was offered in Medford last October\, then you may still attend Module 2. \n\n\nOur Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA) program provides professionals with the opportunity to enroll in coursework that will both strengthen their expertise and promote their green appraisal qualifications to lenders and AMCs who are seeking “competent” green appraisers. AGAs benefit from professional differentiation by leveraging marketing support from Earth Advantage in the form of AGA logos and an online listing in our registry of designated professionals. Appraisers must earn 4 CEs in green real estate education every 2 yrs to maintain the AGA designation and can do so by completing additional green coursework offered by Earth Advantage or other providers. \n\nGreen Valuation Competency\nDid you know the secondary mortgage market (Fannie\, Freddie\, and FHA) and Appraisal Foundation guidelines require “competency” in this topic area prior to accepting an assignment on an energy efficient home? Take this course and become one of the appraisers in your area that lenders and AMCs can turn to who meet this standard. \nThe Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA) program has been recommended as qualifying green home valuation education by the Appraisal Foundation and the Oregon Appraiser Certification & Licensure Board (ACLB). AGA has been offered live across California\, Maryland\, Massachusetts\, Virginia\, Washington and Alabama\, and an online course is currently under development. \nQuestions? Contact us at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or call 503.968.7160 x20.
URL:https://insider.energytrust.org/event/appraising-green-homes/
LOCATION:Rogue Valley Association Realtors\, 629 Franquette St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Design + New Construction,General,Green/Sustainability,Professional Certification
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180419T143000
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SUMMARY:What Makes a Home Use 'Zero Energy'?
DESCRIPTION:Hear the latest on new and cost-effective approaches that make Zero Energy homes more accessible to builders and homebuyers. \n‘Zero Energy’ is defined as: A home that generates as much energy on site as it uses over the course of a year\, making it essentially require zero energy.  \n\n\nThe State of California’s building code requires that all new buildings in CA be built to zero energy standards by 2020\, and the Oregon Governor issued an executive order in 2017 that requires all new homes to achieve a zero energy ready standard by 2023. A rapidly increasing number of architects and builders in Oregon are stepping up to the challenge by creating zero energy homes and have been doing so for many years. The question is\, how can this be achieved cost effectively? \nThe old zero energy paradigm prioritized small\, highly insulated and air sealed homes with expensive windows. But now that formula has changed\, thanks to highly efficient and affordable technologies\, lighting\, and solar PV panels. This new development has fundamentally changed the way builders and homeowners design and construct zero energy homes\, making the potential for widespread adoption within reach. \nJoin us for this class and learn what it takes to achieve zero energy\, the homeowner benefits it provides\, and how builders are cost-effectively achieving it in the Pacific Northwest. Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.
URL:https://insider.energytrust.org/event/what-makes-a-home-use-zero-energy/
LOCATION:Rogue Valley Association Realtors\, 629 Franquette St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Design + New Construction,Green/Sustainability,Professional Certification,Renewable Energy
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SUMMARY:What Makes a Home Use ‘Zero Energy’?
DESCRIPTION:Hear the latest on new and cost-effective approaches that make Zero Energy Homes more accessible to builders and homebuyers. \n‘Zero Energy’ is defined as: A home that generates as much energy on site as it uses over the course of a year\, making it essentially require zero energy.  \n\n\nThe State of California’s building code requires that all new buildings in CA be built to zero energy standards by 2020\, and the Oregon Governor issued an executive order in 2017 that requires all new homes to achieve a zero energy ready standard by 2023. A rapidly increasing number of architects and builders in Oregon are stepping up to the challenge by creating zero energy homes and have been doing so for many years. The question is\, how can this be achieved cost effectively? \nThe old zero energy paradigm prioritized small\, highly insulated and air sealed homes with expensive windows. But now that formula has changed\, thanks to highly efficient and affordable technologies\, lighting\, and solar PV panels. This new development has fundamentally changed the way builders and homeowners design and construct zero energy homes\, making the potential for widespread adoption within reach. \nJoin us for this webinar and learn what it takes to achieve zero energy\, the homeowner benefits it provides\, and how builders are cost-effectively achieving it in the Pacific Northwest.Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.
URL:https://insider.energytrust.org/event/makes-home-use-zero-energy/
LOCATION:Rogue Valley Association Realtors\, 629 Franquette St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Design + New Construction,General,Green/Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Top 10 Green Broker Resources
DESCRIPTION:Bolster your referral network by knowing the most valuable “green” resources available to clients. \n\n\nDuring this course we will review our Top 10 list of resources that can help your Southern Oregon clients upgrade\, buy\, &/or sell a green or energy efficient home. We’ll provide an in-depth look at each resource\, how it is valuable to brokers and consumers\, where to direct clients to access it\, and the ways it allows you to best serve your clients.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\nUnderstand what makes a home green &/or energy efficient\nLearn about current market conditions driving demand for these homes\nGain answers to common questions from clients\nLearn how to best take advantage of local incentives & programs\nBolster your toolkit of recommended resources that are available to help clients achieve their green goals\n\nQuestions? Contact us at hkendall@earthadvantage.org\, or call 503.968.7160 x20.
URL:https://insider.energytrust.org/event/top-10-green-broker-resources/
LOCATION:Rogue Valley Association Realtors\, 629 Franquette St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171026T080000
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SUMMARY:Appraising Energy Efficient Homes
DESCRIPTION:Gain competency and make well-supported and accurate valuation decisions.\nAttend this free 7-hour CE training provided by Energy Trust of Oregon and Earth Advantage and gain a wealth of appraisal expertise\, including principles and practices that distinguish energy efficient homes from traditional code constructed homes\, methods for appraising these high performance homes\, and approaches to solar PV valuation. \nDid you know the secondary mortgage market (Fannie\, Freddie\, and FHA) and Appraisal Foundation guidelines require “competency” in this topic area prior to accepting an assignment on an energy efficient home? Take this course and become one of the appraisers in your area that lenders can turn to who meet this standard. \nThis course is intended to provide appraisers with the information and resources needed to make well-supported and accurate valuation decisions for high performance properties. It will provide an overview of the most current data available for the valuation of energy efficient homes\, and then present the cost approach as it applies to these properties. Participants will then perform an in-depth analysis of the sales comparison approach and other valuation techniques that can be applied to high performance homes. The approaches to value covered by this course are not exclusively related to high performance properties and will also help broaden your tool kit for conventional appraisal assignments. \nBy taking this course\, you will…\n\nGain the data/tools needed to apply adjustments to appraisal assignments using different approaches to value\nUnderstand recent housing market forces and the latest valuation studies and how they affect appraisers\nLearn how EPS-rated homes provide energy efficiency data to appraisers\, as well as healthier\, more durable\, and more comfortable homes to consumers\nLearn about appraisal addendums developed by Earth Advantage and Appraisal Institute and the different benefits/uses of each\n\nBackground\nThe Appraising Energy Efficient Homes course has been approved to provide 7 CEs for OR appraisers and has been recommended as qualifying green home valuation education by the Appraisal Foundation and the Oregon Appraiser Certification & Licensure Board (ACLB). This 1-day course was developed by Taylor Watkins\, a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on high performance home valuation committees with the Appraisal Foundation\, and has been derived and updated based on the comprehensive 3-day green home appraisal designation program provided by Earth Advantage\, Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA). AGA has been offered live across California\, Maryland\, Massachusetts\, Virginia\, Washington and Alabama\, and an online course is currently under development. Visit the AGA course page and click the “Reviews” tab to view participant testimonials and course evaluation summaries. \nQuestions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.
URL:https://insider.energytrust.org/event/appraising-energy-efficient-homes/
LOCATION:Rogue Valley Association Realtors\, 629 Franquette St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Design + New Construction,Energy Code,Professional Certification
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SUMMARY:How Homebuyers Ask for Green Without Saying the Word
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that all homebuyers are actually looking for green homes?\nDo you know why?\nAre you prepared to help them find or upgrade to a green home? \nEveryone wants a comfortable\, secure\, healthy\, durable\, efficient home. In fact\, 81% of people who expect to buy a new home in the next two years say higher energy efficiency would cause them to choose one new home over another.* \nWhat realtors need to know is… \n\nWhat are the different ways homebuyers can find/create a green home?\nWhich of these homebuyer desires are most important to focus on?\nHow can I differentiate myself in the market so homebuyers know I’m a green professional?\n\nThis course will provide multiple opportunities for you to reflect on your approach to serving your clients and helping them find or upgrade to a ‘green’ home. \nBy taking this course\, you will:  \n\nUnderstand the importance of ‘green’ with today’s homebuyers\nLearn how to talk about energy and green considering the role emotions play in homebuying\nLearn the current green trends in the housing market\nUnderstand the differences and similarities between an ‘energy efficient’ and a ‘green’ home\nMatch green features to different homebuyer expectations and segments\nLearn how to market a green home and yourself as a green professional\n\nQuestions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20
URL:https://insider.energytrust.org/event/homebuyers-ask-green-without-saying-word-2/
LOCATION:Rogue Valley Association Realtors\, 629 Franquette St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Certification
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170525T070000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Solar Energy Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Learn about solar options and how to help your clients navigate these clean renewable energy systems. This session will cover: \n\nIntroduction to “Solar PV” and “Solar Ready”\nSolar trends and growing demand in Oregon\nHow these technologies can help your clients lower their cost of ownership\nResources for clients to calculate solar potential and receive bids\nHow to take advantage of incentives and tax credits\nSales benefits and average resale premiums of Solar PV / Solar Ready\nHow to incorporate solar PV financing into a mortgage\n\nQuestions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20.
URL:https://insider.energytrust.org/event/understanding-solar-energy-solutions/
LOCATION:Rogue Valley Association Realtors\, 629 Franquette St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Renewable Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170316T063000
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SUMMARY:Making Savvy Home Energy & Solar Upgrades
DESCRIPTION:How energy efficiency upgrades and solar PV systems can enhance existing homes\nWhat are the incentives for energy efficiency\, home health\, and solar upgrades in Oregon? With a working knowledge of the incentives and programs that are available\, you can answer this question effectively and empower clients to close on older homes with good energy upgrade potential. \nParticipants will learn what enables a home to perform well\, use less energy\, and deliver superior comfort. You will also come away with tools to direct clients to the most cost effective upgrades with the greatest benefits\, as well as learn what you need to know about solar PV systems and why it is a great time to invest in a renewable energy system. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nDiscover the many homeowner benefits of energy efficiency upgrades\nUnderstand how effectively guiding your clients to make upgrades can help your business\nGain an understanding of typical upgrades that can improve a home’s performance\nLearn about local programs and resources that you can refer to your clients\nLearn about energy scores and green home certifications\nIdentify resources available for financing\, appraising and insuring green and energy efficient homes\nUnderstand what makes good candidate homes for adding solar PV systems and the added value it can provide\n\nQuestions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20.
URL:https://insider.energytrust.org/event/making-savvy-home-energy-solar-upgrades/
LOCATION:Rogue Valley Association Realtors\, 629 Franquette St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Green/Sustainability,Heating + Cooling
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