
Appraising Green Homes: Construction Methods & Trends
Learn the differences between energy efficient, green, and code-built homes.
Learning Objectives
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- Understand the foundations and history of green home development.
- Understand recent housing market forces and how they affect appraisers.
- Identify the different methods and trends of residential green construction per the 5 pillars:
- Land Use & Development
- Water Conservation
- Energy Efficiency
- Materials Selection
- Health & Indoor Air Quality
- Differentiate between various green building certification programs.
- Utilize the Appraising Green Homes course manual and resource guide as reference tools.
When & Where
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Online course available on-demand
CEs & Cost
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Continuing Education
not currently available for this online version
Course Fee
$129
Appraising Green Homes: Construction Methods & Trends is also offered via live in-person trainings that provide 7 CEs ($149 course fee). Click here and click the 'Upcoming Sessions' dropdown to see if any courses are being offered in your area.
not currently available for this online version
Course Fee
$129
Appraising Green Homes: Construction Methods & Trends is also offered via live in-person trainings that provide 7 CEs ($149 course fee). Click here and click the 'Upcoming Sessions' dropdown to see if any courses are being offered in your area.
Audience
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Appraisers, Lenders
Instructor(s)
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Taylor Watkins: Taylor has been a certified residential appraiser in the Portland and Southwest Washington region for over 20 years. He owns one of Portland's first net-zero homes, the "Rose House." Taylor frequently serves as a consultant and expert around the country on green home valuation issues, including a study he conducted for Energy Trust of Oregon on the impact of photovoltaic panels on a home's appraised value. He created and instructs the Appraising Green Homes courses that comprise EA's Accredited Green Appraiser designation, as well as teaches the Earth Advantage Broker (formerly S.T.A.R. - Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals) course in Oregon, Washington, Alabama, and Virginia.