Eco-Friendly Terms to include in Your Listing
If you are ready to sell your home, how you word your listing can make a big difference in attracting potential buyers to view your property. This is especially true when it comes to eco-friendly terms. In a recent survey released by the Home Builders of America, home buyers and consumers have definite preferences when it comes to describing anything “green” in a home. There are often multiple terms used to describe the same product or functionality. By using terms that are commonly understood and widely used, your listing will have a better chance at catching the attention of potential buyers.
No matter what upgrades or changes you have made to your home, home buyers are seeking energy efficient properties, so be sure to highlight these features in your listing. According to the survey by the HBA, 50% of the people polled indicated that energy efficiency topped the list of priorities when it came to purchasing a home or beginning any remodeling projects. Just as important as listing your home’s energy efficient features, is how you word them. 68% of the survey participants noted they felt more value was added to a home described as eco-friendly as opposed to being labeled a “green’ building. Similar results came with the terms green-conscious and environmentally friendly, which was preferred by 81% of the respondents.
When it comes to describing how the energy efficient features of your home operate, the survey reported that terms such as water-saving are received better
than “low-flow”, and more value is found in describing a home as comfortable instead of “livable”. With over 80% of respondents preferring these terms, using them as applicable in your listing will help get your home noticed while it’s on the market.
When it is time to list your home, highlighting the energy efficient features of your property is a big plus, using preferred eco-friendly terms will make an even bigger impact. When you are ready to buy or sell your home, we at Haylen Group are here to help you with all of your real estate needs! As your buyer agent we will strive to give you the best support we can. Call Helen Chong at (408) 800-LIST or email at Helen@HaylenGroup.com. You can also visit us at our website for available listings and additional information.
