Valuing Green: Will A Green Home Mean A Better Appraisal?
The true financial value of a green home has been a debate within the appraisal community for quite some time. Why would a seemingly positive home enhancement become a topic with such opposing view points? The answer is simple, while green home improvements may mean that the home owner is content, they don't always translate to a higher value in the appraisal process. There are, however, people working tirelessly to change that. We've covered this topic before when a client came to us asking about property enchantments with a green twist. Now, a study has found that homes with green labels
Colorado Home Appraisal and Green Energy Home Improvement Tips
Recently, Joan from Denver, CO became concerned. Her neighbor told her that energy efficiency upgrades could increase value of Colorado homes. Joan was getting ready to sell and hadn't considered this practice. She came to us to get an online home appraisal and find out if green energy upgrades add value to property prices in Colorado. Overall, real estate appraisers have noticed energy efficiency trends among home owners who invest money to make their homes greener. We have heard stories of sellers who saved hundreds of dollars a month with everything from solar panels to the installation of energy efficient
