When preparing your home for sale, keep in mind that many buyers are thinking green – not only in terms of how much “green” they need to give you but how much “green” they’ll be getting back with their new home.
There are several ways to help improve your green thumbprint in your home.
Starting from the ground up, there are currently several green and sustainable options for stylish and durable flooring. Bamboo, cork, leather, sustainable/ reclaimed wood, recycled tile, and stained concrete are just a few of the options available to you. These varying materials and product styles allow you to create the ideal atmosphere for your particular style of home to make it appealing to the most buyers. Not only are these items stylish, they are also good for the environment AND the health of the residents of your home. Carpets not only give off toxins, but also can aggravate allergies.
Moving up to eye level in your home, if your budget allows, it is recommended to purchase EnergyStar appliances. You can create added appeal and dollar signs to your potential offers with energy efficient refrigerator, oven, dishwasher and/or microwave. More information on EnergyStar appliances can be found at www.energystar.gov.
More budget friendly options for creating a green environment in your home are as simple as refreshing your home with a few coats of zero/low VOC paints and using compact fluorescent bulbs to light up your home. Volatile organic compounds release as toxic gases into the home when painted. Zero to low VOC paints cut down on these gases and make your home more appealing to buyers. Replace incandescent bulbs with CFB’s in overhead lighting/fans, task lighting, table lamps, and exterior lighting for biggest impact. CFB’s save money in the long-run and come in many new styles/hues to help you light up the home of your potential buyer’s dreams.
Doing one or all of these green improvements to your home will help you bring in the most green with every offer you receive.
For staging green options, check out Professional Home Staging and Design. They offer many environmentally friendly techniques and services to get your home sold fast!
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