All courses are scheduled for May 8, 2008
Climate Change and Real Estate
10:00-11:00am
$36.00
Join Greener Realty Association Executive Director James Rodgers for a fast-paced overview of the effects climate change is having on real estate in BC. Rodgers explores proposed real estate-related mitigation and adaptation strategies as they relate to land, buildings, communities, finance, and insurance. Hear how the real estate industry is addressing these issues and how real estate professionals can play a key role in shifting the way property and resources are used and valued in BC.
Sustainable Design
11:30-12:30pm
$36.00
Interested in exploring the feasibility of alternative and natural building? How about options to finance less mainstream heating and cooling systems as well as small-scale energy generation? In this one-hour session GreenerHomes.ca REALTOR, James Rodgers will explore the following aspects related to these alternative homes and systems:
- Financing
- Insurance
- Resale
Green Consumer Marketing
1:30-4:30pm
$75.00
We will be discussing marketing issues related to working with greener consumer values, marketing your greener business (with a specific focus on building and real estate professionals), and strategies that can be used to sell greener product (homes) and features. The workshop structure will be conversational and include a hands-on introduction to green-specific design.
All courses will be held at Malaspina University-College campus in Nanaimo BC.