If you’ve upgraded your home in the past 10 years then you’ve probably added smart technology like NEST thermostats, or why you chose Alexa powered lights and Ring doorbells and likely some energy efficient or water saving features. You may even have a home with solar, geothermal or high-efficiency HVAC systems. And if your home has any of these things, it’s likely the result of one of two reasons; either you wanted to improve the home’s livability —making it more comfortable, easier to maintain, money saving and maybe to improve its environmental-friendliness. And/or you thought you’d get … (1 comments)
solar homes: The Story of the Passive, Solar, Off-Grid Home Listing
- 07/28/19 02:00 PM
Real estate agents are busy; the hustle and bustle of transactions, listings and getting the next client can easily lead to forgetting to tell the full story behind the homes we list. If agents want buyers to fall in love with their listing, then they should consider telling the home’s love story --- the care and attention which went into the home’s creation; its materials, design, and homeowner benefits. In Taos County, New Mexico one of those extra special homes, carefully designed and built by an architect, has a unique story about why it's superior to most other home listings.
Given we live in a digital age, it makes sense that many of us turn to apps and online resources for inspiration when it comes to home remodeling. That being said, I’d like to make the case to you that there’s a another resource out there—a large-as-life resource that you can actually walk through to see how new additions might work in your own home.
This inspiration is just around the corner but you likely weren’t aware of it --- The Solar Decathlon! "FutureHAUS Dubai" exterior. Photo courtesty of Erik Thorsen I know you may be thinking, “This is crazy. The … (0 comments)
solar homes: What is a Net Zero Home and How To Get One?
- 09/25/15 03:57 AM
By Kari Klaus. Founder, CEO of www.VivaGreenHomes.com Do you know what a net zero or net positive home is? Once you know, you're going to want one for yourself. Ah...But now what does it take to build or find one … (2 comments)
Green homes, solar, energy efficient, Earth Craft, NGBS Certified, LEED, Energy Star & more! Realtors and agents: Add your listings for free and find homes for your buyer clients. If you are an EcoBroker, NAR Green Designated, or LEED Professional market your expertise here.
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solar homes: Eco-Friendly Homes Are Taking Over The Real Estate Market. Ready?
- 06/09/15 02:32 AM
So you’re a real estate agent and you just received a call from a homeowner who wants to sell their home. Yippee! Every real estate agent loves those phone calls, right? You arrive at the home to take a look and to get interviewed by the homeowner, but something is different. You had prepared a comparative market analysis and brought along all your marketing materials and ideas, but this interview is unlike any other you’ve ever had. Instead of the typical questions of “How well do you know the neighborhood?” or “In what newspapers and media will you market my home?” you receive … (2 comments)
solar homes: 6 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Green Home.
- 06/02/15 02:18 AM
By Kari Klaus, VA licensed real estate agent and Founder & CEO of VivaGreenHomes.com When a buyer purchases a home, there are many questions to ask; financing, neighborhoods, comparable sold properties and so on. But when a buyer decides to buy a green home, it’s wise to ask a few additional questions to make sure that the transaction goes smoothly and that they know exactly what to expect from these premium homes. 1) Does the home have a certification? More and more homes are now getting certified for their sustainability either through a local certification or … (5 comments)
By Kari Klaus, Founder of RealtySage.com
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