Eco-friendly living means conserving natural resources and saving the planet. It also means that eco-friendly properties cost more. If you want to sell your property, and you want to sell it for more money, you need to invest in it first. As they say - you have to spend money to make money. The safest way to do that is making your property as eco-friendly as possible.

This might seem a long and hard task, but actually that doesn't have to be the case, and in this article you’ll see how:

Get Off the Grid

Harnessing the power of renewable resources is a great way to scale down your electrical bill. Opt for clean energy and install solar panels. Homes with high-efficiency solar panels are rare, but they’re popular on the market. Fortunately, home solar panels are not too expensive nowadays and this investment is a wise choice, especially for people who’re looking to sell their property.

Get an Energy Audit

"Australian houses are just glorified tents in the winter" said The Sydney Morning Herald. Most homes in Australia are under-insulated, and air leaks account for 25% of an average energy bill. Energy auditors are well-equipped, and they’re able to find the problems in your home quickly. Be sure to tail energy auditors like a shadow, so that you can understand the issues and find a way to fix them.

Check the Electrical Wiring

If you’re from Australia, you already know that sometimes the wires receive UV damage. Find a good electrician in North Sydney and let him check and fix the wirings on your property. By doing so, you’ll ensure that the property you’re selling is hazard-free and that the electricity is not wasted.

Switch the Light Bulbs

Compact fluorescent light bulbs are now available to fit many light fixtures. They don’t just use a quarter of electricity, they also last longer, and they will make your home look better to potential buyers. Change the light bulbs yourself, or get an electrician to do it.

Combat the Air Pollution

Putting some plants indoors is a great idea simply because live plants work as natural air filters, and they’re particularly effective when it comes to absorbing harmful pollutants. Your indoor air will be clean at all times and your property will look cozier with ZZ plants and Madagascar dragon trees.

Install a Carbon Monoxide Detector

Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that can be deadly. To prevent poisoning and to up the price of your home, install a carbon monoxide detector. You can buy it at your local hardware store, and you can install it yourself.

Let the Light In

If your property is old, it probably has a lot of windows that let in the cold and heat. You can install energy efficient windows yourself, or you can get an expert to do it. Installing the windows by yourself might not be a good idea if you’re not handy since poorly installed windows can let in water which leads to problems such as mold and cracked foundations.

As a seller, you’re in control of pleasing the buyers and you have the power to persuade them. Don’t focus just on making your house green, focus on all the little things that might seem unimportant. Replace all old cupboards and cabinets, paint the walls, and mow the lawn. The buyers don’t expect your home to be in a perfect condition, but they do expect it to be clean and green.