Searching For Green Appraisers

Calling all Pensacola area appraisers!!! We need appraisers that have knowledge in appraising Green certified homes in Pensacola and surrounding areas.  We have builders that are building Green or that want to build Green, we have buyers that want to buy Green homes, and we have lenders that want to offer Energy Efficiency Mortgages and HOP Down-payment assistance for Green homes (if it gets re-funded).  What we don't have are appraisers that have taken Green appraisal classes or that are certified for Sustainable Green Home appraisals.  I searched the Appraisal Institute website out to a 300 mile radius and could not find one appraiser who was a match for Sustainable Green homes.  I called about a dozen local appraisers, some of whom had some knowledge, but none of whom had taken any special classes on the subject.

So, my appeal to you, Mr. or Mrs/Ms. Appraiser- if you are educated or certified for these types of properties, please show up at the next Homebuilder's Association Green Council meeting so that our builders can pick your brain and ask you questions.  We meet the last Wednesday of every month at noon at the HBA, 4400 Bayou Blvd St 45.  Even better, if you'd like to be a guest speaker, we'll give you free lunch.  Our builders want to build affordable Green homes in Pensacola and other areas, and we want to make sure that the builders do not have appraisal issues come closing time.  Please come share your knowledge with us so that we can bring affordable Green home building practices for Pensacola home buyers.