We are looking for a part-time web designer to deploy the Phase III version of this site to add new functions and improve existing ones. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Contact Mike at 540-661-7379 if you are interested or send us an email.
Anyone can upload a property on the Potential Conservation Property Marketplace FOR FREE. A seller that believes that the environmental assets found on the property are an important amenity to a purchaser should consider listing in the marketplace.
Any conservation-minded seller that wants to network with conservation-minded buyers should also consider listing on the site.
We are getting a lot of questions about discounted rates for the ACB certification and whether it is available on-line. At least till the end of the year, we are continuing to offer on-line certification @ $200.00 for two years with Association membership, a $300.00 discount. We will consider further discounts on an add needed [...]
The American Conservation Broker certification program will be offered in Winchester, Virginia on September 25 at reduced rates. A new format for the program has been created enabling wireless use of laptops during the instructional process.
Contact the Blue Ridge Association of REALTORs for more information.
Conserv is thrilled to be a sponsor for the 2nd Virginia Landtrust Conference, Conserving Our Commonwealth II. The conference runs from June 11-13 in Staunton. Michael Collins will speak on the final day of the conference about the potential for market-based conservation and the role of land trusts.
To test Conserv’s new on-line American Conservation Broker certification program, the Association is offering free certification to agents and brokers that are willing to take extra time to help us improve the system. Please contact us for more details.
Conserv Executive Director Michael C. Collins has authorized Category 4 web designers to launch the Version III site on Thursday, May 22. The launch is the culmination of nearly two years of planning by staff, Board Members, and supporters.
Conserv staff is working with American Conservation Brokers, including Roger Voisinet (Cville Properties) in Virginia to test the Version III site during early May of 2008.
Conserv has been contacted by the Blue Ridge Area Association of REALTORS (BRAAR) to teach a class on Conservation Real Estate in September.
Last year, Conserv taught a spring class to about a dozen interested agents and brokers. This class, called Introduction to Conservation Real Estate, was a primer on environmental issues and how those can dovetail [...]
Conserv seeks sponsors for the marketplace. The Association will provide free advertising through August 31, 2008 to any interested conservation-related organization. Beginning September 1, Conserv will offer prototype sponsorships to Association-approved individuals, organizations, and businesses. Contact staff for more details.