Ann Arbor Michigan Real Estate: Going Green May Help Sell Your Home!
“Green” – a buzzword being used by all at the minute. The old saying “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” has become so popular these days! It seems like ever part of our lives has been touched by the “going green” phenomenon. However, in Real Estate, the idea is just starting to catch on and the effects are fantastic.
“green” homes are what many buyers are interested in these days. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as much as 90 percent of home buyers think that energy efficiency is a very important factor when shopping for a home. Also there is some research suggesting that buyers will pay a premium to buy a a “green” home from a developer – allegedly, 61 percent of consumers would spend more than $5,000 upfront to save on utility costs! Green is the buzzword for the moment alright and it looks like it is going to stick around for a while.
However, how can you jump on the green bandwagon and potentially benefit from it?
Well, going green could help you sell your home. Of course we are not talking huge renovations like solar panels or anything like that, however small simple steps which could help lower your energy costs and help make your home a little “greener” and potentially attract more buyers include; Installing appropriate insulation (in walls and ceilings, particularly the attic space!), using high-efficiency windows instead of those that minimally meet the energy code, Purchase/upgrade to Energy Star-rated appliances and install only low-flow water fixtures.
One of the best pieces of advice is to seal all gaps in any walls, doors and windows. This can make a huge difference!
In addition you can, for your own piece of mind also ensure you recycle as much as possible and install energy efficient light bulbs throughout the house to help lower your utility bill. These pay for themselves in around 6 months!
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