Location, location, location. That’s the mantra I grew up with having a mom in real estate. It still rings true, even in this tumultuous economy. Beyond location, what about ‘green’ homes? Does having green features increase the value of your home? Does it help your home to sell faster?
This week on More Hip Than Hippie, Dori and I interview Scott Wolf, an eco-broker and certified LEED Accredited Professional (and the smiling dude in the picture). Scott shares practical tips and advice on everything from defining a ‘green’ home to preparing and marketing your green home if you’re getting ready to sell. He even gives tips on how to KNOW you’re buying a truly green home.
I really enjoyed our conversation with Scott. He suggests looking at your home holistically. By this he means recognizing that your home is a system. And there are three areas to examine within this system:
- Resources – natural resources consumed and required such as water and power.
- Health – indoor and outdoor as related to chemicals, pollution, etc.
- Environmental – use of recycled materials, reducing landfill, repurposing, etc
So, what are a few tips to create a ‘green’ home if you don’t have the budget for solar panels or other high budget improvements?
