Updates related to water conservation and alternative energy can make your home more marketable.
Here, real estate experts share advice on whichenergy-conserving upgradesincrease home value.
To install them costs probably twice as much, but theres a great tax incentive, Lundt says.
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A lot of people put them in and reap the benefits of them if they own the panels.
But there are also tax incentives for making the leap.
Theres afederal tax incentivethat does offset probably by a third the cost of the installation, Lundt says.
In other parts of the country, wind power or geothermal energy might be options as well.
This may help a home be more valuable than a less energy efficient home.
Water Conservation
Saving water starts with usage, but there are a few features that can help, too.
In Henderson, that includes a $5 per square foot rebate for replaced landscaping.
Think fresh paint,driveway facelifts, and patio features.
Thats because prospective buyers will love that the landscaping upgrade has been tackled for them.
In fact, just having newer appliances and core systems can make a world of difference in your home.
Newer water heaters also save money because they use less electricity, natural gas, or propane gas."
Lundt suggests paying attention to your HVAC systems, meaning heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
It will make your house sell faster, and thats money in your pocket.
Lundt suggests making upgrades that make sense for you while youre living there.
Eventually, your home will sell whether or not it has every energy-saving feature on the market.
