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Landscaping: With warm weather
approaching, it’s a great time to think
about landscaping that has green
value as well as cosmetic appeal.
Adding trees in addition to flowers
can provide shade that will help
keep the home’s interior cooler in
summer months. In fact, according
to the National Association of
Landscape professionals, planting
five shade trees can return up to
100 percent of the project cost
when you sell your home.
Water: Most water heaters last
about 10 years, so if your home is
older, a new water heater could
be a big selling point. A tankless
water heater could be even more
appealing; because they only heat
water when it’s needed, rather than
consume energy to hold gallons of
water at a set temperature for hours,
tankless water heaters use far less
energy. ENERGY STAR says a tankless
water heater could save you up to
$1,800 over its usable life - which
is twice as long as the lifespan of
traditional tank water heaters.
When you’re thinking of selling
your home, you’ll probably invest
a lot of time and energy into
staging. Consider saving some
additional budget for energyefficient
home improvements
that may help boost your home’s
value. A knowledgeable real estate
agent can advise you on which green
home improvements can get you
the biggest return on investment.
Visit www.remax.com to find a real
estate agent near you. (BPT) l
MAY / JUNE 2017 FLUENTIAL 35