How To Buy Or Sell A Green Home Is Now Easier

Do you want to sell your green home? Are you interested in buying a green home? How to buy or sell a green home has just become easier. The energy rating of a house is now listed in the real estate listings.
The FMLS, the multiple listing used by real estate agents and home buyers now lists the Energy Star rating and HERS (Home Energy Rater) ratings. Potential home buyers can do a “green” search for energy saving features and can find out how much energy a home uses for heating and cooling.
Green Home Buyers: Check with your real estate agent if s/he is familiar with this feature and ask to be only shown green homes.
Green Home Seller: Make sure your real estate agent prominently advertises the green features of your home. If you don’t have it yet, get your home inspected and rated by a HERS rater.
This addition of green features to the FMLS listings reflects a trend that is becoming stronger and stronger. Fuel prices and home owners awareness and understanding of the benefits of living in a green and sustainable home are increasing. The demand for green homes, using less energy than a standard home, will increase dramatically in the next years.
So when you are considering remodeling or renovating your home, think also about the increase in home value and how it will be easier for you to sell your green and sustainable home in the future.

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