LOCAL REALTOR® ACHIEVES NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS GREEN DESIGNATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Veronica Lawson
Sales Representative
EXiT Latham Realty
410-822-2152
veralawson@gmail.com

LOCAL REALTOR® ACHIEVES NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS GREEN DESIGNATION

Veronica "Vera" Lawson

Easton, Maryland (Grassroots Newswire) November 20th, 2009 -- Veronica Lawson with EXIT Latham Realty has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS® Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAR.

Veronica Lawson achieved this prestigious designation after completeing 18 hours of course work designed specifically for REALTORS®. The courses were created in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of industry experts from across the country; ensuring designees gain comprehensive knowledge of green homes and buildings and issues of sustainability in relation to real estate.

More specifically, Veronica Lawson was trained in understanding what makes a property green, helping clients evaluate the cost/benefits of green building features and practices, distinguishing between industry rating and classification systems, listing and marketing green homes and buildings, discussing the financial grants and incentives available to homeowners, and helping consumers see a property's green potential.

"As energy costs rise along with concern for the environment, homeowners are looking for innovative ways to save money and live responsibly," said Dick Gaylord, NAR's immediate past president. NAR's Green Designation was developed in response to growing consumer awareness of the benefits of resource-efficient homes and buildings. The designation helps consumers who care about energy efficiency and sustainable building practices identify REALTORS® who can help them realize their green real estate and lifestyle goals.

As an NAR Green Designee, Veronica Lawson has gained the knowledge and the tools necessary to become a trusted green resource for Easton. For more information about Veronica Lawson, please visit http://www.exitlathamrealty.com/ or e-mail veralawson@gmail.com.

For more information about EXiT Latham Realty, please call 410-822-2152. EXiT Latham Realty is located at 29 E. Dover St., Easton, MD 21601.

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