So, what do you do when it’s time to sell your current green home and find a new one? The good news is that green homes are popular, and all of those energy efficient upgrades can add real value when it’s time to sell. You’ll find environmentally conscious shoppers in every market, especially if you know how to market your green home effectively. Here are our tips to help you find the right buyer so you can sell your green home quickly.
- Tips for Marketing and Selling Your Green Home
Selling a green home starts with understanding your target audience, and as a green homeowner, you already have a good idea of what people are looking for in a green home. Efficiency and sustainability are the names of the game, whether you’re buying or selling a green home. Putting in the effort to find a green buyer is worth it because green homes often sell for more than homes without eco-friendly upgrades. - List Your Home on a Green MLS
MLS stands for multiple listing services, and it’s the place where your home will be listed online so interested shoppers can take a look. In some regions, you’ll be able to list your home on a green MLS, which allows you to showcase the green features of your home to interested buyers. If there is a green MLS in your area, make sure that your real estate agent is using it. If not, just make sure your listings include as much information as possible on the perks of your green home. - Showcase the Value of Going Green
Green homes are very popular, but not every buyer will immediately understand the value of going green. Do your best to help them understand by highlighting the value added by green features, including saving on energy costs, increasing energy efficiency in the home, improving sustainability, and benefiting local ecosystems. Think about what makes you love your green home, and do your best to convey that to potential buyers. - Expand Your Audience
Not every buyer starts out shopping for a green home, but the benefits of owning a green home will actually appeal to a wide range of buyers – even if they don’t realize it quite yet. By showcasing the value of going green in tangible ways, you can expand your target audience to people who are looking to save on energy costs and those who understand that an eco-friendly home is a great financial investment for the future.
Now is a great time to sell a green home, because there are so many buyers out there looking for green, sustainable features. Finding the right real estate agent, marketing your home in the right places, and understanding what green home buyers are looking for will make it so much easier to find the right buyer for your green home.
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