green realtor phoenix: What Energy Hogs are In Your Home? - 08/23/21 05:42 PM
Energy 101!
 
No matter which part of the country you live, which climate zone, and how many people live in a home, everyone uses energy. 
 
Energy sources might be different, but everyone creates a bill.  Some of those bills might be offset by renewable resources, but there’s still an electric bill to offset. 
 
Did you know that there are 3 components of your home that use the most energy?  I bet you can guess what those are?  Let’s start there. 
 
Please comment as to what the 3 most common “energy hogs” are today in our homes that you think use the most energy?
 
This is Part … (13 comments)

green realtor phoenix: Solar Course in 2017 - 01/02/17 03:47 PM
Solar panels have been getting a lot of press in the residential marketplace these days.  But it's also not uncommon to see solar panels on parking structures and commercial buildings.  For this very reason, the National Association of REALTOR®s will be introducing a solar course this year. 

Solar installations have reached epic proportions in the US.  According to Solar Industries Association Quarterly report, installations increased by 24% from Q1 2015 to Q1 2016!  That's  a HUGE increase. And there are no signs of it slowing down.  
 
As prices drop for solar panels, demand increases, so it's a safe bet that if you … (27 comments)

green realtor phoenix: Vote for the 2016 "Green Realtor" Award - 07/08/16 04:01 AM

It's time to vote for the 2016 Natural Choice Awards in Phoenix, sponsored by Natural Awakenings magazine!  Sometimes these awards are a popularity contest and sometimes folks don't really understand the categories.  Especially when it comes to being a "Green Realtor."  
Although the term "Green Realtor" evokes many thoughts, the term involves many facets of assisting consumers.  If you're buying a home, you want that "Green Realtor" to be an advocate for you, just like every realtor should be, except that the skillset is vastly different.  
 
A "Green Realtor" is trained in building science to be able spot possible energy vampires in your home. … (0 comments)

green realtor phoenix: Will Adding Solar Panels Help Sell My Home? - 09/03/15 11:37 PM
The other day I received a call from a homeowner in the west side of town.  The caller's home was built in 2014 and is currently on the market for sale with a solar array on the roof.  The home seller purchased the 7 kw  system when he bought his home with a financing program.  He called wanting to discuss why his home hasn't sold, even though it's only been on the market for about 30 days. 
 
When asked if he's had showings, he offered, "No."  While he was on the phone I checked our local MLS.  It seems in the area … (12 comments)

green realtor phoenix: Reducing the Energy Bill On My Next Home - 07/09/15 01:52 PM
Reducing the Energy Bill On My Next Home - 
 
Reducing the Energy Bill on My Next Home includes several key factors.  But where to start?  The first thing to do besides a home and termite inspection is to get an Energy Audit.  An Energy Audit gives me an energy efficient picture of the systems and components of the home as it is prior to any changes.  It will show me where the deficiencies exist for energy efficiency.  The report also shows each item to improve along with the ROI for each. 
When I first started shopping for a home, I wasn't necessarily looking … (4 comments)

 
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