EcoBroker "The Green Designation" course cost for 18 hours training including the first year of membership and benefits is $395.00.  All hours are approved by TREC for MCE credit.

EcoBroker Environmental Advantage™ -
TREC course # 0600109 6329     6 hour MCE

Discover how to address potential environmental issues in real estate transactions, such as radon, asbestos, lead, water, mold, and indoor air quality. Turn environmental disclosures and potential problems to your professional advantage by learning to deal appropriately with each issue.

EcoBroker Energy Advantage™ -
TREC course # 0600109 6328     6 hour MCE

Explore energy efficiency technologies and sustainable energy options. Catch up with green home certification programs, such as Energy Star® Qualified Homes and Built Green®.

EcoBroker Green Market Advantage™ -
 TREC course # 0600109 6330     6 hour MCE

Apply your energy and environmental training to add value to all of your transactions, with consumers and investors who consider themselves green-minded and those who don't!

This designation not only will separate agents and brokers from their peers but will better prepare them to answer questions about the most current topics in real estate, such as "green" home certification programs like Energy Star® Qualified Homes, energy-efficiency, and environmentally-sensitive design.

The EcoBroker designation assists real estate agents in working through issues that may arise in any real estate transaction, such as mold, radon, and poor indoor air quality..

                     Frequently Asked Questions

What is EcoBroker?
        
EcoBroker is a designation program for licensed real estate professionals providing education on energy and environmental issues and strategies for capitalizing on the growing green market. Certified EcoBrokers® meet buyer and seller demand for real estate professionals with a real understanding of the issues that drive current market decisions.

Who is eligible to complete the designation?

        All licensed real estate agents and brokers.

Do I have to be a Broker to earn this designation?

        No. If you are a licensed real estate agent or broker, you are eligible for EcoBroker designation.

Why would I want to do this?

• Use unique and relevant continuing education to your competitive advantage: Keep current on the topics that are changing the way your next buyers and sellers view homes. Learn how to reduce your liabilities and those of your clients. EcoBroker provides three 6-hour state-approved continuing education courses to licensed real estate professionals in states throughout the U.S.

• Create more deals: Identify new buyers and sellers. Help sellers market and illustrate the increased value of homes with energy efficiency and environmental features. EcoBroker gives you the tools that help buyers create more purchasing power through energy-efficient mortgages and other programs.

• Enhance customer satisfaction: Enhance each transaction with EcoBroker training, tools, and resources. Help your buyers and sellers work through environmental issues and improve upon efficiency, comfort, durability, and cost of their home.

• Build green market resources and referrals: Expand your professional referral network and consistently generate new business.

How do I earn the EcoBroker Designation?

The designation consists of three 6-hour online classes that earn a total of 18 hours of continuing education in selected states. The first two classes, EcoBroker Environmental Advantage™ and EcoBroker Energy Advantage™ can be taken in any order; however, you must complete both courses prior to starting the third course, EcoBroker Green Market Advantage™. EcoBrokers® maintain their designation by successfully completing the EcoBroker Annual Advantage course each year.

What is involved in keeping my EcoBroker designation current?

Simply maintain annual membership ($129) and complete the 4-hour update course each year.

If I sign-up for Membership, how long do I have to complete the classes?

You have 1 year to complete coursework. However, the sooner you complete your coursework, the sooner you can market your EcoBroker designation!

What is the renewal cost?

The cost for continuing years of designation is $129/yr. This includes all of the benefits of membership that you enjoy in year one, plus the 4-hour EcoBroker Annual Advantage course. This required course is designed to keep you informed of progress in the energy and environmental fields, and to keep you abreast of innovative EcoBroker marketing ideas and success stories.

How long has EcoBroker been around?

EcoBroker was founded in 2002. The company has been actively providing training and designation since 2003. Our founders have been active in energy and environmental industries for several decades.