If you are looking to sell your home, increasing the green aspects of your house before putting it on the market could increase its selling potential.
One way to set your house apart from others on the market is to offer added value. Since energy costs are rising rapidly, improving your home’s energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances, improved insulation, and compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs instead of standard bulbs, can give your property a competitive edge.
If your home needs painting before it goes on the market, and most homes do, be sure to use paints and stains with no/low volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
. If the deck is looking a little dull, turn to natural oil products to freshen the finish.
If the wood floors need refinishing, specify the use of newer water-based sealants and finishes. If the kitchen or bathroom floors need replacing, consider the use of cork, linoleum or recycled-content ceramic tile.
If the toilet is stained or otherwise needs replacing, make sure to use ultra low-flow or, better yet, a dual-flow model. For extensive information about green products and home-remodeling guidelines, visit Build It Green.
