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Home Inspector with Nook 'n' Cranny Home Inspections

How green is your home? That's a question not heard very often, but might be in the not too distant future. There are some inspectors offering Green building certification inspections (myself one of them very soon) and I dare say that real estate listing agents will soon be using this to further market the qualities of a house when listing it.

Not that it's a new idea- energy efficiency is on almost all of our minds and even more so when we are looking for ways to reduce our energy consumption and ultimately costs. (I remember my mom would keep the thermostat at a chilly 18C and tell us to "put a sweater on" if we complained)

These days the term "Green" can mean many things, from recycling to self sufficiency from the power grid. So, how green IS your home? Here is a link to a page on my website. Click on the picture of the house and fill out the 20 question on-line form that will rate your home and maybe show you areas that could be improved for the environment and your wallets. Your results will be emailed to you- No spam, I promise!

http://www.nookncranny.ca/how-green-is-your-home.htm

Enjoy!

Darren

Comments(5)

Marg Scheben
RE/MAX four seasons realty limited - Collingwood, ON
Edey - Collingwood, Ontario

That's a fun little quiz Darren.  Are you becoming certified as a result of this new Bill 101?

Jan 23, 2009 04:48 AM
Darren St.Jacques
Nook 'n' Cranny Home Inspections - Hamilton, ON

I am Green building certified, but because I though it would make me a better inspector. The actual Green inspection checklist that I would perform on site has 98 questions regarding materials, installed features and practices in the home.

It is a very good inspection for people who "want to know everything"

Jan 23, 2009 07:04 AM
Sylvie Conde
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage - Toronto, ON
Broker, Toronto Real Estate

Great quiz Darren. Thanks.... I got a B+, but I really want an A+ ... I'll just have to keep working on it. :)

Jan 26, 2009 09:20 AM
Sandi Gerrard
Toronto, ON

Hi Darren - I just took the quiz and await my results.  I'm in a townhouse so unfortunately can't control some of the issues.  If you don't mind, I might include a link to your site & quiz in one of my future client newsletters.  Thanks.

 

Feb 02, 2009 12:51 AM
Darren St.Jacques
Nook 'n' Cranny Home Inspections - Hamilton, ON

Hi Sandi, that would be great- Thank you.

I apologize too for the very late respons, I have been very busy since April and just kept forgetting to visit.

D

Aug 17, 2009 12:20 AM