Realtors/Sales

Audience

• Real Estate Agents and Brokers
• New Home Sales Personnel
• Home Builders
• Construction Superintendents

Course Description

High performance homes conserve energy and water, last longer, require less maintenance, provide a healthier environment for its occupants, and cause less stress on our environment.  High performance homes are simply better homes.  This course will show you how to explain “better” to your customers to help them make the choice for your high performance product.

Topics Covered

• Hard Facts About Our Ecological System
• The Six Elements of Green Building
• What Is The “Whole-House” Approach
• Aspects of a Green Built Home
• What Makes a Builder Green
• What Are the Advantages of a Green Registered Home
• What Are the Cost-Effective Choices to Enhance Energy Efficiency
• How Can Indoor Air Quality Be Improved
• Why Is an Energy Analysis Important to Determine a Properly Sized Mechanical System
• What Is an Air-tight Structure
• Why Is It Necessary to Install a Mechanically-Controlled Ventilation System for an Air-Tight Home