12 FREE, Dynamic Online Workshops for VAR Members

VAR is zooming in on real estate by delivering 12 dynamic online workshops over the next 12 months to members. 

These workshops will be offered via Zoom each month. Gain practical knowledge, get tips that you can apply to your business, and become better equipped to deliver the highest level of service to your clients and customers.

We’re bringing these workshops to you at no cost and delivering them online for convenience and ease. Each session will kick off with an update from VAR, followed by a 1 hour course. Take a look at our current line-up and stay tuned for additional workshop announcements.

NOTE: The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation is allowing a maximum of 6CE for this series. This series is open to VAR members only.

FEBRUARY 18
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a wetland
Demystifying wetlands ID, a presentation by SeaGrant

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Vermont Real Estate Professionals Course Outline

Vermont Wetlands Identifications and Regulation for Real Estate Professionals

  • Lake Champlain Sea Grant
  • Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
  • Watershed Management Division Wetlands Program

Course Description

Vermont Wetlands Ecologist Shannon Morrison will describe the value of wetlands in our natural environment in terms of water quality protection, flood protection and other issues significant to property values. Participants will learn how to identify wetland characteristics, classifications, and conditions for development restrictions. Participants will understand permit requirements for site-specific conditions. Contact information for state specialists regarding assessment and permit applications will be provided.

Timed course outline

  • 0-5 minutes: Introduction and overview
  • 5-15 minutes: Why do we protect Wetlands?
  • 15-20 minutes: Why do Wetlands matter in Real Estate Transactions?
  • 25-35 minutes: Wetland Identification
  • 35-45 minutes: Wetland Regulations: Developed and Undeveloped Land
  • 45-55 minutes: Vermont Case Studies
  • 55-60 minutes: Questions & Answers

Learning Objectives

The objective of this course is to provide Real Estate professionals with an understanding of the ecological function and value of Vermont wetlands, and wetlands’ significance in real estate transactions. Those who complete this course will become familiar with basic wetlands identification, and with regulations pertinent to buyers and sellers. Participants will know how to identify specific properties on Wetland Inventory Maps, and how to contact regional wetlands staff for information and guidance.

Publications: Landowner’s Guide to Wetlands: What to Know Before You Purchase Land or Build. Vermont Wetlands Program

Methods of Instruction – Classroom based

  • Lecture style with power point presentation and web resources to aid learning

One hour of continuing education credit awarded with this course

Instructors: 

Shannon Morrison has worked for the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation as a District Wetlands Ecologist since 2000.  She assists landowners, developers, farmers, municipalities in interpreting and implementing the Vermont Wetland Rules in Lamoille, Washington, Essex and Orleans Counties.  Shannon graduated from the University of Vermont in 1998 with an M.S. in Botany.

MARCH 16
The Condo Nitty-Gritty
Facts to boost your sales and lending knowledge, with Matt Hemphill

APRIL 20
A roadmap through your MLS
Tips, insights and updates from NEREN

MAY 18
Are you in the Loop?
Dotloop insights from the experts