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Going Green A Smart Real Estate Strategy That Adds Value
(BPT) - Are you thinking of selling your
house and want to know some of the best
ways to boost your home’s value, demand top
dollar and potentially inspire a bidding war?
Whether you’re selling in a few months or
a few years, there is one strategy
that gets noticed in real estate
markets across the United States:
green home improvements.
Green homes can sell faster and
for more money than comparable
houses without eco-friendly
features. Better yet, green homes
are increasingly in demand.
More than half of people rank
green and energy efficiency as
top requirements for their next
homes, according to the U.S. Green
Building Council.
Solar panels: Can you imagine
producing enough energy that your
local utilities company pays you
for the surplus? With solar panels,
this is possible. Plus, solar panels
are extremely attractive to buyers
who like that a system is already
in place, and they can simply move in and
enjoy the benefits. Plus, there’s a $5,911 resale
increase per installed kilowatt, according to
the USGBC, which means a 3.1 kilowatt
system could improve your home’s resale
value by about $18,000.
Smart water-leak detection: Home water
leaks waste 1 trillion gallons of water per
year, according to the EPA. Fixing detectable
leaks is a no-brainer, but what about hidden
leaks? Use intelligent-water technology like
the Phyn Plus smart water assistant + shutoff,
which is installed on the main water line
after the meter. This device analyzes your
home’s water use 240 times per second to
detect tiny changes in water pressure. Learn
more at www.phyn.com.
New windows: Heat gain and loss through
windows are responsible for 25 to 30 percent
of residential heating and cooling energy use,
according to the U.S. Energy Department,
which recommends looking for the Energy Star
label and reviewing ratings from the National
Fenestration Rating Council. Homebuyers are
sure to like the updated appearance of new
windows, plus they’ll appreciate the savings
from increased energy efficiency.
Landscaping and treescaping: The right
landscaping provides wonderful visual allure
to a home, but it can do so much more than
that. Strategically planting trees and shrubbery
can provide bountiful eco-friendly benefits.
During the hot months, shade from trees and
other large plants can help keep a
home cooler, so your HVAC systems
don’t have to work as hard.
Smart thermostat: Programmable
thermostats are the norm for today’s
houses, allowing homeowners to set a
schedule and forget it. You can save as
much as 10 percent a year on heating
and cooling by simply turning your
thermostat back 7 to 10 degrees F
for 8 hours a day from its normal
setting, according to the U.S. Energy
Department. Savvy homeowners
looking to get the most out of green
home improvements during resale
should consider a smart thermostat.
These types of thermostats go beyond
simple programming and are able to
analyze home usage trends, make
energy-efficient setting suggestions,
and can be controlled remotely.
Whether you’re moving soon or will some
time in the future, green home improvements
boost value now. When it comes time to sell,
these updates are sure to capture the attention
of the modern homebuyer. *
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Assoc Broker 31 years/Manager
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