Frequently asked questions
Why should I earn the Green designation?
What credential resources do Green designees receive?
- Use of Green logo and name
- Listing in the Green directory & differentiation on nar.realtor and realtor.com®
- Personalizable marketing materials
- Monthly e-newsletter and bi-monthly newsletter
- Access to the Green Networking & Referral Facebook group
How do I become a Green designee?
Follow these steps. There are 2 simple steps:
- Successful completion of the official two-day Green Designation Course: The Intersection of Real Estate & Sustainability.
- To maintain your Green Designation, you must keep an active membership with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and current Green Designation status. Your first year of the Green Designation is free and begins when you complete the Green Designation Course. From the second year onward, annual renewals are $98.50.
Dues payments are non-refundable.
Renew your Green designation in our Payment Portal.
Will I have to pay a fee every year to maintain my Green designation?
Yes. Annual renewals are $98.50 and you must be a member in good standing with the National Association of REALTORS®.
You can renew your Green designation through our Payment Portal.
*Renewal payments are nonrefundable*
Does the Green designation course count toward the ABR® designation?
Yes! The Green Designation Course is an approved elective for the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation.
Do I have to be a member of NAR to earn my Green designation?
Yes, you must be an active member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to earn and maintain the Green designation. If your designation should lapse for two (2) months, a $50 reactivation fee will be assessed in addition to the current year’s renewals. Failure to maintain the designation for five (5) consecutive years or longer will result in having to retake the Green Designation Course. After you retake the course, reach out to green@nar.realtor. Exceptions for certain situations will be considered if we are notified prior to your absence and it is noted in your record.
When can I begin using the Green designation/logo in my advertisements and my representations to the public?
Only active REALTORS® who have been awarded the Green designation and maintain their designation are permitted to call themselves a Green designee and use the Green logo.
Please note: If your designation lapses, you will no longer be able to use the Green logo in your marketing material and will lose access to your credential resources.
I'm ready to get started with my coursework. Where do I begin?
Start by registering for Green Designation Course.
For the online course, visit learning.realtor, the Center for REALTOR® Development’s home for online learning. For classroom courses, visit Intructor Led Courses.
How long is the course?
- The classroom course is two days.
- The online course will take approximately 12 hours.
I'm an international student. Can I still take this course?
Yes. The Green Designation Course is available to international students. Please see the requirements here. International students can purchase this course at the NAR member price by becoming an International REALTOR® Member. Visit NAR for more details.
Is CE credit available for the online course?
Continuing Education (CE) credit is not available for the online course.
For in-person courses, check with your local provider to verify availability of CE credit.
How do I print my renewal receipt?
Log into the Payment Portal and click on the tab called ‘My Orders’. Navigate to the ‘Paid Orders’ section and click the link for the renewal order you’d like to print.
*Renewal payments are nonrefundable*