Renovating your Home the Green Way

Green Realtor

 

Day in and day out, I am asked the same important question from homeowners as they undertake renovations throughout their residences: “How can I make my home green; more environmentally friendly?”  

As a designated GREEN real estate professional by the National Association of Realtors; as well as, Certified Green Building Professional (CGP) by the National Association of Home Builders, I know that it’s not only the right thing to do from an environmental standpoint, but that renovating with green materials and appliances will be a key selling point down the road if they choose to list their home.  

Following are just a few suggestions I can give to these green-minded homeowners:

Ø     Consider using bamboo, cork or eucalyptus flooring products in place of more traditional flooring materials. They mature in roughly half the time of hardwoods and are an affordable and durable option.

Ø     Use wood alternatives or FSC-certified wood products in your cabinetry materials.

Ø     Consider locally-sourced products when possible to reduce carbon emissions during transportation.

Ø     Install low-flow toilets and faucets for more water reduction throughout the home.

Ø     When shopping for appliances, look for the Energy Star label; you might be surprised at the growing number of appliances that now carry the label.

Ø     Use eco-friendly paints, stains and finishes that aren’t made up of volatile organic compounds, which give you that woozy feeling after painting and contribute to pollution. If you aren’t sure if the paints you’re considering fit the bill, ask the supplier – or ask me, your GREEN Realtor for assistance in finding out if the paint you’re using is environmentally friendly.

Ø     Reuse scraps. If you have leftover flooring, cabinetry or countertop material, keep it around. You never know where or how you could reuse these materials in the future.

For more information on Going Green and the area Real Estate Market, visit my website at www.LisaSellsTexas.com.

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Lisa Von Domek
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CMS, CRS, CSP, e-PRO, GREEN, GRI, PS, QSC, SFR, SRES, TAHS, TRC
Lisa Von Domek & Associates, LLC / Real Living Real Estate Group 
Phone:      972-849-1300        Fax:     972-572-2882
Email:        Lisa@LisaVon.com      
Website:   www.LisaVon.com

 

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4 Comments on Going Green

OCT
15
2011
421,110 Points 12 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

These are all easy ways to be more green--ones that any homeowner can do.  Every little bit helps.

12:37pm • #1
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Lisa,

 

Good tips! Still seeing demand for these products?

Bill

12:39pm • #2
632,988 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

Good morning Peggy,

Thank you for stopping by and commenting.  I agree, every little bit helps our environment!

12:41pm • #3
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Good morning Bill,

Yes, I find that the public is growing more and more aware of the "Green" movement, and are asking more questions about the products they choose.

12:43pm • #5

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