I recently read some statistics about what is important to new home buyers. Here in the Northeast, energy efficiency rates very high on the list. According to the 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers by the National Association of Realtors, almost nine out of ten buyers felt that a home's heating and cooling costs were important to their buying decision. How does this affect you? If you are thinking of selling in the next year or two, upgrading your heating system could pay off. A more efficient, modern system could put make your house more appealing than many others in the area. This is because energy efficiency translates into cost savings for buyers in all income brackets. And a second bonus? You yourself will spend less on monthly expenses between now and when you sell!

 

5 Comments on Energy Efficiency

JAN
26
2011
228,623 Points Attended Rain Camp

Yes Sue everyone wants to save money and energy costs are off the charts right now.  I am dredding my plowing bill from all this snow removal, then the cost of fuel rising so quickly. The buyer today has to consider what their energy costs will be.  Great advice.

9:45am • #1
FEB
07
2011
243,867 Points 1 Featured Post

More and more buyers are asking how much to heat the home.  It is taking a toll on older homes which can be drafty and less efficient.

11:20am • #2
FEB
10
2011

Very good to hear exactly this from people not working in the "energy efficiency" business like us. This is exactly what we try to tell our customers as well.

Could we quote your on our website? It is http://netzeroenergysolutions.net

Hendrik Henze
4:51pm • #3
FEB
22
2011
339,532 Points 5 Featured Posts

Although it is a task initially, upgrading the heating and generally "greening" everything up seems to really make potential buyers happy. So bottom line: if you are planning to sell or just want to increase your home vlue, upgrading energy systems may be a great option.

12:51pm • #4
APR
07
2011
628,120 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Sue-sure makes sense, I know in Seattle we have utility companies offering rebates for windows, doors, insulation and heating equipment. Thanks for the post.

9:08pm • #5


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