Green Living to Sell your Home

The trend in home design, construction and living can be summed up in one word: green!

Many home buyers are searching for environmentally friendly homes that utilize a wide variety of products and building supplies which reduce waste, protect the environment from pollutants and utilize sustainable products.

With today’s competitive home selling market, it can certainly pay off to be able to advertise your home as being “green.” And, luckily, all of these environmentally sensitive changes can go a long way to increasing the value of your home.

So, why not consider going “green” when preparing your Jacksonville home for sale?

Reclaimed materials – Many buyers love to see reclaimed materials used in interior design. A reclaimed fireplace mantel, reclaimed hardwood floors and even reclaimed kitchen cabinets are all popular in today’s design. Plus, they can often cost a fraction of new materials!

Low VOC paints – A freshly painted house is a bonus; a freshly painted house with environmentally friendly paint is a fantastic selling point. Lucky for you, low VOC paints are often no more expensive than traditional paints.

Energy efficient windows, doors – There are very few changes you can make to your Jacksonville property that will have a bigger effect on your selling price than new doors and windows. Spend a few more dollars on highly energy efficient windows and exterior doors and you will surely see a nice return on your investment when it comes time to sell your Jacksonville home.

Energy Star appliances – If new appliances make home buyers happy, then new, Energy Star appliances are sure to make them ecstatic. Energy Star-rated appliances are a great investment, and are also a great way to instantly update your kitchen.

Solar power – From your swimming pool heater to your outdoor lighting, solar power is a fantastic, environmentally friendly energy source that has come a long way over the past, few years in terms of technology and pricing.

Water efficient landscaping – Xeriscapes, landscapes that use very little water, as well as native, low-water plants, are very popular in warm areas of the country; Jacksonville being no exception. Consider adding a xeriscape to your home’s landscape to increase both its curb appeal and value.

Date: 2009-08-12 13:23:00
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