12 Things Appraisers Know About Green Energy Properties
February 3, 2017
Some traits of a green energy property are clearly visible: solar panels, a wind turbine in the backyard, or reflective roof shingles meant to repel the sun’s heat. Other features, however, are just as important, but not as noticeable.
Appraisers and real estate brokers are becoming familiar with the importance of efficiency in the real estate market. They now understand that while major upgrades can lower energy costs, sometimes it is the unseen upgrades that best increase a home’s value.
