Kevin Van Eck, REALTOR with @properties Earns GREEN Designation

Aug. 1, 2009 - PRLog -- Kevin Van Eck with @properties has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS' (NAR's) GREEN Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAR.

Kevin achieved this prestigious designation after completing course work designed specifically for REALTORS. The courses were created in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of industry expers 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, Kevin 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 an NAR GREEN Designee, Kevin has gained the knowledge and the tools necessary to become a trusted green resource for Chicago. For more information about Kevin Van Eck, please visit www.atproperties.com/agent/kevinvaneck or email kevinvaneck@atproperties.com.

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Kevin Van Eck is a REALTOR with @properties in Chicago, Illinois. Kevin is an Accredited Buyer Representative, an Accredited Distressed Property Rep, a Certified Negotiation Expert, a Certified Home Marketing Specialist, and a GREEN designee.