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The Selling Factor of Eco-Friendly Homes in San Antonio

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Real Estate Agent with Genius Realty

 

Going green is no longer trendy, it is a necessity, don’t you think so? Green upgrades will not only make your home look aesthetically beautiful, but it will also reduce the carbon footprint released into the environment. And it will reduce utility bills, thus saving you money. So if you are planning to sell your home in the near future, you can make certain eco-friendly upgrades in it so it will actually increase its selling power. It is easy to imagine. If you are house hunting, wouldn’t you go for a house that has a beautiful lawn, shady trees, modern energy saving appliances and sensible facilities for using and saving water. Yes, right? That is what attracts most people too. Eco-friendly San Antonio homes will definitely sell faster and you are likely to get a good price too. It is also the major reason why eco-friendly homes are gaining more popularity in the real estate market. 

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So here are a few things you can do to make your homes in San Antonio eco-friendly: 

Buying energy star appliances

If you have a refrigerator that is really old, get rid of it and buy one with an energy star in it. The same applies for dishwashers, washing machines, dryers and stoves too. 

Heating and Cooling

If you have ancient heating and cooling facilities in your homes in San Antonio, revamp those and get new ones. Old-fashioned systems take up a lot of energy when they work and usually homebuyers are put off by such systems. 

Maintaining an attractive garden

If you have sufficient space in front of San Antonio homes then consider building shady trees and large bushes. Not only will it make your home look attractive, but it will also be cooler for the occupants. 

Bamboo flooring

In case you are going for a major upgrade for your home and want to change the flooring, then go for bamboo flooring. It is cheaper, environment-friendly and adds to aesthetic appeal of your home. It will be an advantage when you are selling your home in the future. 

When you have an energy efficient home, then prospective buyers will compare that with the rest of the homes in the market and this feature will definitely give you an upper hand and your home, more attractive to them.

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