Sell Your Home GREEN!

It’s a challenging market out there for sellers! But the good news is that they can make their home stand out from the pack by doing a little “green” remodeling. Here are some basic easy tips for sellers to attract that crucial buyer, while saving the planet!
Don't Wait to Insulate Upgrading your insulation to a higher R-value can lower energy costs substantially.
Lower the Flow Your old shower head probably delivers a lot more water than you really need. Reduce that to 2.5 gallons a minute or less with today's standard shower head – it can make a difference in your water bill. For even greater savings, replace your old toilets with today's standard low flush models that use 1.6 gallons or less per flush.
Reduce the Runoff Soaker hoses and drip irrigation systems can lower your water bills by delivering water directly where you need it. By reducing or eliminating runoff, you also reduce the burden of fertilizers and pesticides on our lakes, streams, and oceans and still have a gorgeous garden or lawn.

Keep Your Cool Ceiling fans can make you feel cooler while reducing air conditioning costs by as much as 40% in summer. In winter, they can save up to 10% in heating costs by circulating warm air from the ceiling to the floor where you can enjoy it.

Try Branching Out For an all-around environmental boost, plant a tree. When properly sited, trees and other landscaping can save up to 30% in home cooling and heating costs. They also help cool your community and make your Smart Choice home even more enjoyable.

Look for the Energy Star Label Replace your old, inefficient appliances with Energy Star qualified appliances and save energy and money.

Something Bugging You? Stay in control by starting with nature's own methods to beat the bugs. Attract birds with birdhouses, feeders, and natural backyard wildlife habitats to help reduce pests. Bug lights, screening, citronella candles, and insecticidal soaps are other less-toxic alternatives.

Clear the Air Upgrading and properly maintaining your home air filters is easy and helps improve indoor air quality. Vented range hoods and room exhaust fans also help remove smoke, moisture, airborne bacteria, and other indoor air pollutants.

Make Your Own Mulch Composting is the smart way to dispose of leaves, yard clippings, selected food scraps, and other organic wastes. Instead of burdening landfills, you'll produce rich nutrients to fertilize your garden the natural way. And it's free. Make it a habit to recycle your glass, cans, cardboard, and newspapers, too.
The benefits are very attractive for a buyer…it will cost less to operate, saves the environment, provide a healthier home that will last longer and it will be quieter and safer. Buyers will have the ability to obtain an energy discount, ie. electric bill and financial tax incentives – state and federal tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency.