Practical Applications in Appraising Green Commercial Properties
This program introduces participants to a broad range of valuation problems encountered when appraising green commercial buildings, conventional buildings with green features, and conventional buildings in today’s markets that are increasingly influenced by sustainability and green building. Based on AI’s publication The Valuation of Green Commercial Real Estate, the course presents real-world case study examples from a variety of property types to help you learn and apply credible valuation techniques for analyzing and reporting the degree to which green building and sustainability affect property value. As you apply the three approaches to value, you’ll develop valuable insight and hands-on experience developing cost and income-based adjustments when sales data is lacking, identifying and analyzing rent and marketability premiums, evaluating operating cost impacts, and assessing risk effects. In addition, you’ll learn how green building and sustainability affect scope of work development and highest and best use analysis for both green and conventional properties. You’ll also get familiar with emerging topics such as net zero energy, distributed generation, wellness-based design, and resilience.
Notes. This course is in the Valuation of Sustainable Buildings Professional Development Program. View this list of FAQs, which includes information regarding the courses you’ll need to complete the program successfully.
Who Should Enroll
- Commercial real property appraisers
- Residential appraisers who appraise complex properties
- Developers
- Underwriters and lenders
- Public officials
- Architects
- Attorneys
- Property tax assessors
- Engineers and designers
AI CE Points
Course Offerings
| Sponsor | Date | Location | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appraisal Institute | On Demand | Online | View Details | Register |
Course Objectives
- Identify and understand green building features and practices in both green and conventional commercial buildings.
- Recognize and analyze the valuation effects of sustainability and green building for various commercial property types.
- Develop and appropriately apply cost- and income-based adjustments when comparable sale data is lacking.
- Assess the 4 areas where the green building is most likely to impact the income capitalization approach.
- Correctly apply the cost approach to green improvements, including obsolescence adjustments.
- Evaluate market demand for sustainable/green improvements and incorporate into the highest and best use analysis.
- Develop an appropriate scope of work for green building assignments and for any property with green building features.
- Benchmark and cross-check value indicators using alternative valuation techniques.
Course Materials & Recommended Books
State Approvals
| State | QE/CE | Course & Exam | Course Only | Exam Only | Delivery Format | Start Date | Expire Date | State Code |
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| AK | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 02/12/2024 | 12/08/2026 | 19751 |
| AK | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 02/12/2024 | 12/08/2026 | 19751 |
| AK | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 12/19/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 20750 |
| AL | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 07/10/2025 | 09/30/2026 | C03124 |
| AR | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 05/16/2025 | 05/16/2027 | AI129 |
| AR | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 09/24/2025 | 12/01/2027 | AI004 |
| AR | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 09/24/2025 | 12/01/2027 | AI004 |
| AZ | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 08/27/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 93162 |
| CA | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 08/11/2025 | 08/10/2029 | 17CP754601281 | |
| CA | CE | 14 | 14 | Synchronous | 08/11/2025 | 08/10/2029 | 17CP754601281 | |
| CA | CE | 14 | 14 | Online | 12/19/2025 | 12/17/2029 | 25CP754601637 | |
| CO | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 07/22/2020 | 08/25/2026 | 2469 |
| CO | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 08/26/2023 | 08/25/2026 | 2469 |
| CO | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 09/18/2025 | 12/01/2027 | 2994 |
| CT | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 09/13/2023 | 09/13/2026 | AAL.001100 |
| CT | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 09/13/2023 | 09/13/2026 | AAL.001100 |
| CT | CE | 14 | 14 | Online | 10/08/2025 | 04/11/2028 | AAL.001475 | |
| DC | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 02/29/2024 | 02/28/2026 | 3529 | |
| DC | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 02/28/2028 | ||
| DC | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 03/01/2026 | 02/28/2028 | |
| DC | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 02/29/2024 | 02/28/2028 | 6095 |
| DE | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 08/27/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 93162 |
| FL | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 09/13/2025 | 09/12/2027 | 0010659 |
| FL | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 01/20/2026 | 01/19/2028 | 0010977 |
| GA | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 03/21/2019 | 70529 | ||
| GA | CE | 14 | 14 | Synchronous | 03/21/2019 | 70529 | ||
| GA | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 06/02/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 78688 |
| HI | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 08/01/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 25-055 |
| IA | CE | 14 | 14 | Online | 05/15/2025 | 05/17/2027 | A518-2346 | |
| IA | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 05/15/2025 | 05/17/2027 | A518-2347 |
| IL | CE | 14 | 14 | Synchronous | 12/26/2024 | 12/31/2026 | 575.010172 | |
| IL | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 12/26/2024 | 12/31/2026 | 575.010172 | |
| IL | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 06/04/2025 | 12/31/2026 | 575.010826 |
| IN | CE | 15 | 15 | Classroom | 07/20/2017 | |||
| IN | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 07/20/2017 | ||
| IN | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 08/27/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 93162 |
| KS | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | C119-88 |
| KY | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 05/31/2025 | 06/30/2026 | |
| KY | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 05/31/2025 | 06/30/2026 | |
| KY | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 07/02/2025 | 06/30/2026 | |
| MA | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 06/13/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 00120212 |
| MA | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 08/18/2025 | 06/18/2027 | 00120218 |
| MA | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 08/18/2025 | 06/18/2027 | 00120218 |
| MD | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 08/14/2023 | 08/16/2026 | |
| MD | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 08/14/2023 | 08/14/2026 | |
| MD | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 08/27/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 93162 |
| ME | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 08/27/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 93162 |
| MI | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 09/13/2023 | 09/13/2026 | 20 - 618100 | |
| MI | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 09/13/2023 | 09/13/2026 | 20 - 618100 |
| MI | CE | 14 | 14 | Online | 04/29/2025 | 04/29/2028 | 20-1300368 | |
| MN | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 09/01/2025 | 08/31/2027 | 1023629 | |
| MN | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 09/01/2025 | 08/31/2027 | 1023630 |
| MN | CE | 14 | 14 | Online | 10/08/2025 | 10/31/2027 | 1039600 | |
| MN | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 10/08/2025 | 10/31/2027 | 1039599 |
| MO | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 07/01/2024 | 04/11/2028 | 0000000061 | |
| MO | CE | 14 | 14 | Synchronous | 07/01/2024 | 04/11/2028 | 0000000061 | |
| MO | CE | 14 | 14 | Online | 11/10/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 0000000147 | |
| MO | QE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 11/10/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 0000000146 |
| MS | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 08/24/2017 | 10/27/2026 | MAB #49987 |
| MS | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 08/24/2017 | 10/27/2026 | MAB #49987 |
| MT | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 01/29/2024 | 11/15/2026 | REA-CEC-REC- 17148 |
| MT | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 01/29/2024 | 11/15/2026 | REA-CEC-REC- 17148 |
| MT | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 05/14/2025 | 04/11/2028 | REA-CEC-REC-19309 |
| NC | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | 4165 | |
| NC | CE | 14 | 14 | Online | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | 4745 | |
| NC | CE | 14 | 14 | Synchronous | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | 4165 | |
| ND | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 08/27/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 93162 |
| NE | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 04/18/2024 | 04/18/2029 | 223340H.02 |
| NE | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 08/18/2022 | 08/17/2027 | 2171437.02 | |
| NH | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 08/11/2020 | 04/11/2028 | ||
| NH | CE | 14 | 14 | Synchronous | 12/28/2023 | 04/11/2028 | ||
| NH | CE | 14 | 14 | Online | 04/11/2025 | 04/11/2028 | ||
| NH | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 06/13/2025 | 06/13/2027 | |
| NH | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 06/13/2025 | 06/13/2027 | |
| NJ | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 05/21/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 2025-3007 |
| NJ | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 07/16/2025 | 07/16/2030 | 2025-3035 |
| NJ | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 07/16/2025 | 07/16/2030 | 2025-3035 |
| NM | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 07/19/2023 | 05/26/2026 | 4267 |
| NM | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 07/19/2023 | 04/11/2028 | 4267, 4557 | |
| NM | CE | 14 | 14 | Synchronous | 05/27/2026 | 04/11/2028 | 4557 | |
| NV | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 10/07/2025 | 10/31/2026 | CE.0009966-A | |
| NV | CE | 14 | 14 | Online | 10/07/2025 | 10/31/2026 | CE.0009966-A | |
| NV | CE | 14 | 14 | Synchronous | 10/07/2025 | 10/31/2026 | CE.0009966-A | |
| NV | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 10/07/2025 | 10/31/2026 | CE.0009966-A |
| NY | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | A4738-14 | |
| NY | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | A4738-14 |
| NY | CE | 14 | 14 | Online | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | A4738-14 | |
| NY | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | A4738-14 |
| NY | CE | 14 | 14 | Synchronous | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | A4738-14 | |
| NY | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | A4738-14 |
| OH | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | 084600902A 25 | |
| OH | CE | 14 | 14 | Synchronous | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | 084600902A 25 | |
| OH | CE | 14 | 14 | Online | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | 923602701A 26 | |
| OK | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 09/10/2023 | 09/11/2026 | 892 |
| OK | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 09/10/2023 | 09/11/2026 | 892 |
| OK | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 07/11/2025 | 07/11/2028 | 911 |
| OR | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 07/01/2023 | 08/07/2026 | APIN-C-0620-8852 |
| OR | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 07/01/2023 | 08/07/2026 | APIN-C-0620-8852 |
| OR | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 04/30/2025 | 04/30/2028 | APIN-C-0425-9043 |
| PA | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 02/12/2024 | 03/01/2027 | |
| PA | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 02/12/2024 | 03/01/2027 | |
| PA | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 06/03/2025 | 04/11/2028 | |
| PR | CE | 14 | 14 | Synchronous | 01/01/2022 | |||
| PR | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 07/15/2019 | 2019-1186 | |
| PR | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 08/27/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 93162 |
| RI | CE | 14 | 14 | Online | 05/14/2025 | 04/11/2028 | REA.0002380-CE | |
| SC | CE | 15 | 15 | Classroom | 09/01/2024 | 08/31/2026 | AC . 1645 | |
| SC | CE | 15 | 15 | Synchronous | 09/01/2024 | 08/31/2026 | AC . 1645 | |
| SC | CE | 15 | 15 | Online | 05/27/2025 | 08/31/2026 | CE2311 | |
| SD | CE | 14 | 14 | Synchronous | 01/12/2024 | 11/14/2026 | SD 1234 CE | |
| SD | CE | 14 | 14 | Classroom | 01/12/2024 | 11/14/2026 | SD 1234 CE | |
| SD | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 10/29/2025 | 04/11/2028 | SD90058C |
| TN | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 05/13/2025 | 07/31/2027 | 2923 |
| TN | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 11/12/2025 | 08/31/2027 | 2058 |
| TN | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 11/12/2025 | 08/31/2027 | 2058 |
| TX | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 07/15/2024 | 07/31/2026 | 03015-ACE |
| TX | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 07/15/2024 | 07/31/2026 | 03015-ACE |
| TX | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 06/13/2025 | 06/30/2027 | 03186-ACE |
| VA | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 08/27/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 93162 |
| VT | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 04/17/2024 | 02/12/2028 | CA-222781 |
| VT | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 04/17/2024 | 02/12/2028 | CA-222781 |
| VT | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 05/28/2025 | 05/28/2029 | CA-298766 |
| WA | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 11/19/2025 | 04/11/2028 | A25033501 |
| WI | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 08/27/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 93162 |
| WV | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Synchronous | 04/22/2023 | 06/17/2028 | |
| WV | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 04/22/2023 | 06/17/2028 | |
| WY | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Classroom | 08/16/2023 | 08/15/2026 | 355 |
| WY | CE | 15 | 14 | 1 | Online | 09/05/2025 | 04/11/2028 | 2603 |