It may not be easy, but being 'green' sells

Before he listed an Andover home last fall, broker Leland DiMeco of Boston Green Realty recommended the homeowner improve the energy efficiency of the vintage 1922 Colonial. An energy audit revealed air leaks, which were subsequently sealed with foam insulation for short money.

 

Also at DiMeco’s suggestion the seller spent about $7,000 to mediate asbestos insulation wrapped around old pipes in the basement. The homeowner had already redecorated the interior using nontoxic paints and installed new stainless Energy Star-compliant appliances.

The result? The house sold in just seven days, at its asking price of $525,000. Meanwhile, a similar-size and vintage Colonial down the street without the upgrades sold for $429,000. For more of this article http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2010/04/11/it_may_not_be_easy_but_being_green_sells/

Article courtesy of The Boston Globe www.boston.com By Aubin Tyler