Why Build an ENERGY STAR Home? Sell Faster, Recoup Investment
Posted by Penny Hull on Wed, Dec 28, 2011 @ 12:14 PM
ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes Sell Faster, at a Higher Price
North Carolina Energy Efficiency Alliance - ENERGY STAR Qualified Home Study Results
Homebuyers may be hesitant to build an ENERGY STAR home - the initial cost is about 1% more than a standard home.
But the monthly energy cost savings (through reduced energy needs, government incentives, and energy company discounts), increases in comfort, benefits to the environment, and home loan incentives are helping homebuyers across the nation make the decision to go ENERGY STAR.
Now, you have a new reason to build ENERGY STAR: statistically significant market advantages.
The North Carolina Energy Efficiency Alliance (NCEEA) recentlly completed a study investigating the market advantages of ENERGY STAR qualification for new homes around the greater Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina.
The study analyzed Triangle MLS homes, including:
- A random sample of ENERGY STAR Homes
- A random sample of homes with no building certifications (with similar third party appraisal values)
ENERGY STAR Homes were found to have a significant market advantage, compared to similar code-built, uncertified homes, in each of these categories:
- Selling for a higher sale price
- Selling for a higher price per square foot, or
- Having spent fewer days on the market prior to sale.
While ENERGY STAR homes also sold for a greater proportion of their list price, these results of the study were not found to be statistically significant.
No matter when you're planning to move again, having a home that's easy to sell when the time comes will make a big difference.
The Benefits of an ENERGY STAR Qualified Home
Here is a summary of the study's results:
Stanton Homes is an ENERGY STAR Qualified custom home builder, and will work with you to incorporate all of the energy saving features you’re looking for.
Read the entire NCEEA ENERGY STAR Home study here.
Photo Tours of ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes
Click below to watch video tours of several Raleigh area ENERGY STAR qualified homes, build by Stanton Homes.
Read more about ENERGY STAR Homes in Raleigh, NC:
High-Performance Windows – ENERGY STAR rated windows are energy efficient with protective coatings.
Tighter Construction and Ducts – Advanced techniques seal every part of the home to reduce noise, moisture, pollen, and dust.
Efficient Heating and Cooling – HVAC systems must be ENERGY STAR rated, and higher than normal performance systems may be required.
Efficient Products – Qualified products can include lighting fixtures, refrigerators, and washing machines.
Third-Party ENERGY STAR Verification
Stanton Homes helps ensure your new home is just what you're looking for.
Hundreds of locations. Thousands of floor plans. Extraordinary custom design build options. And our in-house architectural design work (and interior designer expertise) comes as part of your custom home package, at no extra cost to our homebuyers.
Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area
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