CBA (Commercial Brokers Association) Debuts Certified Green Broker Education Course
CBA (Commercial Brokers Association), in partnership with the Cascadia Region Green Building Council, has launched an online Certified Green Broker education program designed for commercial real estate industry professionals. The program’s objective is to train brokers to adequately counsel clients on sustainability business practices. The course is available online and can be accessed from any computer via the Internet at any time day or night.
Seattle, WA, March 05, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Commercial Brokers Association and Cascadia Region Green Building Council Initiate the Certified Green Broker© Education Program.
CBA (Commercial Brokers Association), in partnership with the Cascadia Region Green Building Council, has launched an online Certified Green Broker education program designed for commercial real estate industry professionals. The program’s objective is to train brokers to adequately counsel clients on sustainability business practices. The course is available online and can be accessed from any computer via the Internet at any time day or night.
The Certified Green Broker course website is http://greenbrokereducation.com/. The course syllabus, overview and a live demonstration are available for public preview.
“In today’s economic climate, being able to properly distinguish a green building with lower operating and maintenance costs from more conventional structures is a significant advantage,” said Jason F. McLennan, CEO of Cascadia. “Brokers who can understand and convey the emerging language and technology of green building will see their own position in the market rise.”
The program consists of 10 comprehensive three-hour seminars presented in an interactive, online format. The course commences with green building basics and continues onto in-depth subject areas such as the development of green leases, the valuation of green buildings and land use laws. Brokers learn the benefits of green leasing to both landlords and tenants including tax incentives, return on investment and reduced energy costs.
Participants in the program will have real-time, unlimited access to the Green Broker reference library, a depository of vital sustainability resource materials.
The program offers 30 hours of real estate continuing education credit where applicable and gives brokers the right to display the certification in their title, on business cards and other marketing materials. After certification, the broker has access to the Green Broker Institute, a web-based depository dedicated to program graduates. The Institute will provide industry and educational updates and a broker feedback forum for the sharing of information and contacts. The graduate will also be included in a national directory of Certified Green Brokers.
The course is being offered at an introductory rate of $750 per course through May 2009. After June 1, the retail price is $975. Supporting industry organization members will receive 10% off retail and companies buying 10 or more courses for their brokers and agents will receive 15% off each course.
The Commercial Brokers Association (CBA) is a Seattle-based, member owned, not-for-profit cooperative, which has provided commercial real estate multiple listing services to its members since 1977. CBA’s services continue to evolve from a repository for commercial listings to the key resource for information and opportunities that enhance its members’ productivity. CBA has over 900 member offices with more than 4000 commercial real estate agents, plus more than 100 associate member offices participating in the commercial multiple listing organization which serves the Pacific Northwest. http://www.commercialmls.com
The Cascadia Region Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit in the U.S. and incorporated as a nonprofit in British Columbia. Cascadia promotes the design, construction and operation of buildings in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington and Oregon that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live, work and learn. Cascadia is one of three original chapters of the U.S. Green Building Council and, as a chapter of the Canada Green Building Council as well, is the only international chapter in North America.
Contacts:
Tricia Deering, Commercial Brokers Association, 425-820-3348; 800-275-2522, tricia@commercialmls.com
Darby Strong, Cascadia Region Green Building Council, 206-223-2028, darby@cascadiagbc.org
Barbara Travers, Media Relations, 206-660-0307, barbarajdt@att.net
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CBA (Commercial Brokers Association), in partnership with the Cascadia Region Green Building Council, has launched an online Certified Green Broker education program designed for commercial real estate industry professionals. The program’s objective is to train brokers to adequately counsel clients on sustainability business practices. The course is available online and can be accessed from any computer via the Internet at any time day or night.
The Certified Green Broker course website is http://greenbrokereducation.com/. The course syllabus, overview and a live demonstration are available for public preview.
“In today’s economic climate, being able to properly distinguish a green building with lower operating and maintenance costs from more conventional structures is a significant advantage,” said Jason F. McLennan, CEO of Cascadia. “Brokers who can understand and convey the emerging language and technology of green building will see their own position in the market rise.”
The program consists of 10 comprehensive three-hour seminars presented in an interactive, online format. The course commences with green building basics and continues onto in-depth subject areas such as the development of green leases, the valuation of green buildings and land use laws. Brokers learn the benefits of green leasing to both landlords and tenants including tax incentives, return on investment and reduced energy costs.
Participants in the program will have real-time, unlimited access to the Green Broker reference library, a depository of vital sustainability resource materials.
The program offers 30 hours of real estate continuing education credit where applicable and gives brokers the right to display the certification in their title, on business cards and other marketing materials. After certification, the broker has access to the Green Broker Institute, a web-based depository dedicated to program graduates. The Institute will provide industry and educational updates and a broker feedback forum for the sharing of information and contacts. The graduate will also be included in a national directory of Certified Green Brokers.
The course is being offered at an introductory rate of $750 per course through May 2009. After June 1, the retail price is $975. Supporting industry organization members will receive 10% off retail and companies buying 10 or more courses for their brokers and agents will receive 15% off each course.
The Commercial Brokers Association (CBA) is a Seattle-based, member owned, not-for-profit cooperative, which has provided commercial real estate multiple listing services to its members since 1977. CBA’s services continue to evolve from a repository for commercial listings to the key resource for information and opportunities that enhance its members’ productivity. CBA has over 900 member offices with more than 4000 commercial real estate agents, plus more than 100 associate member offices participating in the commercial multiple listing organization which serves the Pacific Northwest. http://www.commercialmls.com
The Cascadia Region Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit in the U.S. and incorporated as a nonprofit in British Columbia. Cascadia promotes the design, construction and operation of buildings in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington and Oregon that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live, work and learn. Cascadia is one of three original chapters of the U.S. Green Building Council and, as a chapter of the Canada Green Building Council as well, is the only international chapter in North America.
Contacts:
Tricia Deering, Commercial Brokers Association, 425-820-3348; 800-275-2522, tricia@commercialmls.com
Darby Strong, Cascadia Region Green Building Council, 206-223-2028, darby@cascadiagbc.org
Barbara Travers, Media Relations, 206-660-0307, barbarajdt@att.net
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