16 Jan 1.16.25 Selling the Sun 1.16.25 Selling the Sun Thursday, January 16, 2025 (3:00 PM to 4:55 PM) 2 Hrs CE Real Estate Related/ 2 Hrs PL Current Trends Education Credits Hillsdale Conference Center-Classroom, Charlottesville, Virginia Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationInstructorsCancellation Policy Please note that this course is in-person participation only. As the adoption of solar PV despite currently being in the minority of residential properties continues to expand across diverse home types, from urban to suburban and across economic spectra, it's imperative for real estate professionals to grasp both the advantages and potential drawbacks of solar PV in property transactions. Mastery of this knowledge not only positions real estate professionals as authoritative advisors in a market increasingly inclined toward sustainability but also ensures they can accurately evaluate and communicate the true value and obligations of properties with solar installations. This ensures the protection and informed decision-making of buyers and sellers alike, reflecting a commitment to ethical standards and consumer protection in the evolving landscape of residential real estate. When real estate professionals finish this course, they will be able to: A. Be familiar with and discuss solar PV technology B. Have an awareness of solar market trends and contractor operating models C. Understand different ownership and financing options for solar PV and their impact on real estate transactions D. Identify the essential system information in the MLS E. Understand best practices of marketing a home with solar PV F. Use solar PV valuation tools Hillsdale Conference Center-Classroom - Classroom Hillsdale Conference Center-Classroom (Classroom)550 Hillsdale DriveCharlottesville, VA 22901 Map & Directions Edwards, Russ Russ Edwards brings over 15 years of construction and renewables experience to Tiger Solar, including most recently serving as Senior Director of Onshore Project Development at Orsted, ranked the most sustainable energy company in Corporate Knights Global 100 Index. In his role, Russ oversaw utility scale solar and wind development in southeastern and western markets.Prior to that, Russ worked at Heliosage / Coronal Energy, a Charlottesville-based utility scale solar developer. He most recently served as Vice President of Development and focused on leading a team of project developers in 20+ states. In 2019, Russ successfully helped take the company’s solar development platform out to market, resulting in the successful acquisition by Orsted.Russ now serves Tiger Solar, est. 2004, a Tiger Fuel company, as president. Tiger Solar designs, installs, and services photovoltaic solar projects for residential, commercial, agricultural, and non-profit buildings. Cancellation requests (written or phoned) will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. two business days preceding each class. All paid tuition other than the $10 non-refundable, non-transferable to another person deposit will be refunded. No refunds will be given for cancellations made after the close of business on that day. (Requests for refund consideration due to extenuating circumstances must be received by CAAR in writing within 15 days after class start date).