The Future of Green Homes has Arrived

The “future” of green homes, green buildings and green living has arrived, and meeting the demands of this fast-paced, global way of living is essential for all real estate professionals!

How is “green” changing the way we do business?

The Green Symposium for Real Estate will tackle the challenges and opportunities that our industry faces as new technologies, new trends and new consumer demands increase for green homes.

1. What does this mean for the multiple listing service (MLS)?
2. How do Realtors® gain the expertise they need to help buyers and sellers in this new market?
3. How do appraisers determine the value of green homes?
4. How do contractors, property inspectors and mortgage lenders adjust to emerging trends?

EVENT AGENDA

8am – Registration

9am – Welcome and Keynote
NEREN Workshop on Green Information in the MLS

Sean Coughlin
Implementation Manager
New England Real Estate Network

9:30am – Break

9:45am – Workshop
High Performance Homes – How to List, Evaluate, and Know the Policies

Amanda Stinton
Director, Leadership and Sustainability
National Association of REALTORS®

Craig Foley
Chair, Sustainability Advisory Group
National Association of REALTORS®

12pm – Lunch

1:30pm – Workshop
CHOICERenovation and GreenCHOICE Mortgages/What’s in an Appraisal

Robert Lynch
SRA, SVP/Chief Appraiser
United Valuation Group

Daniel Ticona
Manager, Single Family Affordable Lending Strategy and Policy
Freddie Mac

3:30pm – Break

3:45-4:45pm – Q&A Panel Workshop
A panel discussion with our speakers. Moderated by Jeff Gephart, president of Vermontwise Energy Services, Inc.

5pm – Adjourn