About Earth Advantage

Commercial

Design Resource Center

S.T.A.R.

Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals

Ask Melissa Snyder how to take this course for free!

msnyder@earthadvantage.org or 503.968.7160 x20

Click here to register online.

The S.T.A.R. (Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals) program gives real estate professionals the tools to market, sell, and communicate with clients about green building. In this two-day course, participants learn about the Northwest’s leading green home certification programs while gaining the skills needed to help clients with their sustainable needs and green building questions.

As a S.T.A.R. graduate, you will be able to do the following:

• Differentiate yourself in the marketplace with green building knowledge;

• Describe basic green home features and trends;

• Communicate effectively about green building concepts;

• Interact with clients who have varying green values.

“This is an excellent course for brokers that provided me with many tools to properly evaluate green building techniques, materials, and systems. I am better equipped to serve my clients because of this course.” – Larry Blackmar, The Hasson Company

Graduate benefits:

• Earn 16 Oregon Continuing Education Credits (Real Estate Brokers, Inspectors,

and Appraisers).

• A personalized broker page on the Earth Advantage website.

• Additional education and networking opportunities through alumni events.

• Marketing funds through the Energy Trust of Oregon’s Trade Ally Program and

$100 rebate on S.T.A.R. class cost.

The course consists of three components:

1. The S.T.A.R. Manual, which is provided before the first workshop, introduces participants to information and concepts that will be discussed in class, and acts as an important resource beyond the class.

2. The two-day interactive workshop consists of discussions, group exercises, and professional presentations on green products and green home certifications. This course also includes two guided green home tours.

3. The online exam tests a participant’s knowledge of green building concepts. Upon successful completion of the exam, participants will be designated as a S.T.A.R. graduate. Real estate brokers will be certified as Earth Advantage Brokers.

Who Should Attend
This program is a must for real estate professionals who wish to stand out from their competitors and establish themselves as green home experts. Title agents, home inspectors, mortgage brokers, appraisers, and other professionals involved in real estate transactions will also gain from this extensive two-day course. The training program has relevance to both the existing and new home markets.

Location
Portland classes, 16280 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd. Portland, OR 97224

- Classes in Portland are from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bend classes, 345 SW Century Dr. Suite 20 Bend, OR 97702

- Classes in Bend are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Southern Oregon, and Eugene class locations vary.

Custom group classes and discounts are available.

Dates
Classes are held almost every month in Portland. Click here to register online.

Cost
$365, graduates eligible for $100 rebate from Energy Trust of Oregon. Fee covers course materials, meals, The Northwest Green Homes Primer book, and green home tours.