Thursday, October 29, 2009

Energy Bills Are Yet Another Dealkiller/Maker - Realty Times article

Click here to read the full article, or just read some of my highlighted quotes from the article below:

"home buyers are not only looking at their commute times, they're also looking closely at energy efficiency in the homes they buy"

"But what about buyers looking at existing homes? One of the questions that a buyer may ask a seller to provide copies of their utility bills, but that may only reflect the family's habits and the cost of their service provider."

"A better way to determine the energy efficiency of a home is to conduct a simple inspection of the home they are considering buying."

"An inefficient home can lead to $20 of wasted money due to leakage for every $100 spent on heating and cooling"

"If a buyer or seller wants professional advice, they can turn to Home Energy Rated Services (HERS.)"

If you would like information on how to contact a HERS rater, I can recommend two HERS raters who I have worked with on projects that are both incredible.

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