The Future is Here

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.

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.

What does this mean for the multiple listing service (MLS)? How can Realtors® gain the expertise they need to help buyers and sellers in this emerging market? How do appraisers determine the value of green homes? And how do contractors, property inspectors and mortgage lenders adjust to these rapidly evolving trends? We’ll explore this and more with some of the industry’s leading experts!

Schedule & Speakers

8am – Registration

Grand Ballroom 2

Enjoy coffee, teas, pastries and networking with your peers to kick off the day! Make sure to visit our exhibitors in the Northstar Room. Thanks to Vital Communities for their sponsorship!

9am – Welcome

Grand Ballroom

NEREN Workshop on green information in the MLS

SEAN COUGHLIN

Implementation Manager
New England Real Estate Network

9:30am – Break

Grand Ballroom 2

Enjoy healthy light snacks and beverages. Make sure to visit our exhibitors in the Northstar Room. Thanks to 3E Thermal for their sponsorship!

9:45am – Workshop

Grand Ballroom 2

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

Grand Ballroom

Lunch, networking, and industry updates from VAR’s leadership. Plus, recognition of our generous sponsors. Lunch is sponsored by NEREN, providing Diamond level support for this event.

1:30pm – Workshop

Summit Room

CHOICE Renovation and Green CHOICE 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

Grand Ballroom 2

Network while enjoying coffee, teas, hot cocoa and cold beverages. Make sure to visit our exhibitors in the Northstar Room. Thanks to our sponsor, Efficiency Vermont.

3:45pm – Q&A Panel

Grand Ballroom

A panel discussion with our speakers, moderated by Jeff Gephart, president of Vermontwise Energy Services, Inc.

5pm – Adjourn

Thanks to our Generous Sponsors

The Green Symposium for Real Estate is Vermont’s premier green real estate event! In its third year, the symposium draws hundreds of real estate professionals from throughout the northeast. This event will headline powerhouse speakers and some of the industry’s top experts to leader classes and discussions. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this special event! Learn about our sponsorship opportunities here.

DIAMOND SPONSOR

GOLD & SILVER SPONSORS