Appraising Green Homes for WA, AL, VA & MA

Class information for energy efficiency programs in
WA, AL, VA and MA

Course Level: 300          |          Course Length: 2 days

The Appraising Green Homes (AGH) course is designed to build participants' knowledge of green building.  The course provides an introduction to all phases of green residential construction, from proper siting of a home to finish material selection. Participants will learn about the Energy Performance Score and how it can be used to support energy efficiency programs in their area. Participants will also analyze valuation studies and cost data for green residential projects, and will engage in appraising green homes through case studies. 

Objectives

• Explain the differences between "green" and "code" homes. 
• Understand the market and regulatory forces at work in the green housing market and how they affect appraisers.
• Access the most recent valuation data on green homes.
• Apply appropriate adjustments to green homes when necessary.
• Describe how energy upgrades made through local home energy audit and retrofit programs can increase the appraised value of a home.
• Apply the coursework to appraisal assignments in the field. 

Benefits

+ Appraising Green Homes Manual and Resource Guide
+ CD containing valuation data and studies

Instructor

Taylor Watkins: Washington, Virginia, Alabama, Massachusetts

Provider

Washington:  Watkins and Associates

State-Specfic Qualifications

Washington:  This training is available to residential appraisers who appraise homes in Kitsap County.

Alabama:  This training is available to residential appraisers who appraise homes in Madison, Morgan, Lawrence and Limestone Counties and the Birmingham area.

Washington	Virginia	Alabama	Massachusetts
Course Fee: $50 Date: Nov. 15-16, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Continuing Education:  14 clock hours	Course Fee: $FREE* Date: Dec. 7-8, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Continuing Education:  14 clock hours	Course Fee: FREE* Date: Nov. 8-9, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Continuing Education:  14 clock hours	TBA

 

*Regular admission is $349

This course is generously supported by: