Environmentally-Friendly Features Could Help Sell Your Boston Home!
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| Creating A Green Boston Home |
“Green” features have become increasingly more important to Boston homebuyers. As an experienced Boston realtor, I can tell you that green upgrades will have a great return when it come to selling your home in today’s market. While there are many things you can do to make your Boston home more green, here are a 5 areas that are fairly easy to address during regular home upkeep:
Light bulbs: Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) have become an increasingly popular alternative to the standard incandescent light bulb. While these bulbs to cost a bit more upfront, they will save homeowners money in the log run. Swap your bulbs in both lamps and hardwired light fixtures. It will not only save you money while you’re living in the home, but also appeal to buyers if you choose to sell your home.
Plumbing Fixtures: Consider switching your faucets and shower heads to low-flow replacements. If your Boston home doesn’t already have them, you may want to look into upgrading your toilets to low-flow models as well. Low-flow toilets can save up to 3000 gallons of water per year compared to standard models. Another interesting water-saving feature that has recently become popular is touch-less faucets. Not only do they reduce the potential for the transfer of germs from hands to faucet handles back to hands, they also turn on and off on their own, reducing water consumption.
High-Quality, Programmable Thermostat: There are many programmable thermostat models on the market today; however, if you are planning to replace your current thermostat, opt for a slightly higher-end model with more features. In the age of “smart” everything, homebuyers want their home to be so as well. The more features that a thermostat has, the more potential energy savings it offers.
Appliances: If the time comes when you have to replace one of the appliances in your Boston home, purchase one with an ENERGY STAR rating. This rating indicates that the appliance uses 20-30% less energy than the federal limit, and that means reduced electric bills for you and potential future owners as well.
Home Improvement Supplies: With the rise of building “green”, there are now many sustainable and environmentally friendly options for home improvement. When it comes to flooring, there are now environmentally friendly options in both carpeting and hardwood. Even in tile now has both sustainable and recycled options. You can also opt for a more eco-friendly paint as well that emits less toxic fumes and pollution into the air. Choose those that are zero- or low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) as a healthier alternative. When it comes to selling your home, opting for more environmentally friendly replacement materials will be something that you can boast in your home’s listing to attract more buyers.
These are just a very small handful of the many “green” improvements that you can make to your Boston home. If you are considering selling your home in the near future, these improvements will be valuable in attracting potential buyers! If you’re looking to buy or sell in the Boston area, please contact me. I can help you determine what improvements, green or otherwise, will make your home more appealing to potential buyers. My #1 priority is to get my clients’ Boston real estate sold as quickly as possible!
Patti Fine
Phone: 617-642-7585
Email: pf@pattifine.com
Email: pf@pattifine.com
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