NAR's Green REsource Council

About us

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR's) Green Designation provides real estate professionals with the knowledge and awareness of green building principles applied in residences, commercial properties, developments, and communities so that they can list, market, and manage green properties as well as guide buyer-clients, in purchasing green homes and buildings; enables real estate professionals to incorporate green principles into their practice; encourages the real estate professional to be an advocate in spreading the green philosophy and be a positive force for creating sustainable and energy efficient communities of homes and commercial buildings; provides on-going information, tools, and support regarding green building features, thus enabling members to be leaders in their marketplace; supports member efforts with referrals, marketing tools, and consumer awareness campaigns.