The Advantages of being a GVS

For future-conscious valuation professionals, a commitment to understanding and implementing green building and development practices is essential to being a part of the next wave of economic growth. You must be able to communicate, collaborate and innovate with other green professionals and consumers, who will demand a higher green competency from appraisers. When you review these benefits, it’s easy to see why you should obtain your GVS Certification:
 

1. As a GVS, you have access to a national network of thousands of green-certified professionals such as builders, remodelers, real estate agents, lenders, architects as well as to the exploding group of eco-savvy consumers.
2. Your certification and in-depth education gives you credibility when dealing with these groups.
3. This highly visible designation will raise your image in the community and improve your brand awareness, thereby setting you apart from the pack—ultimately resulting in increased referral business with less competition and a deeper base loyal of customers.
4. With a GVS designation and targeting this emerging group of buyers, your business will grow with confidence due to “future-proofing” of your business model.
5. You’ll have access the GVS network of trainers and coaching professionals. Take advantage of industry networking opportunities with other GVS designees, nationwide.
6. You will have an arsenal of tools to increase your ability to brand yourself and your business as members of the GVS professional network. A members’ only area of the Green Lending Specialist web page will offer you articles, press releases, the GVS logo, teaching tips and slides for your own presentations, FAQs, flyer and brochure templates customized to different audiences.
7. Finally, you can take pride knowing you are an active part of the solution and making a difference as a green-educated professional!