Green for Birkdale Area Sellers

For green, low-cost solutions to add value to your Birkdale Village area home, consider the following:

• Add tankless water heaters. They avoid the standby heat losses associated with storage water heaters, meaning you won’t have to wait for hot water.
• Use recycled insulation in attics and walls. Buyers will love the idea of conserving resources and cutting down on energy costs by keeping in warm air.
• Install water reclamation systems to use the leftover “gray water” from household use for the yard and garden.
•  Utilize green landscaping with recycled, bio-degradable products and little to no fertilizer and pesticide. Your yard will draw buyers in by being cleaner, safer and more naturally beautiful.
•  Show your home tastefully. A clothes line is a good way to save energy, but may look tacky during a showing. Instead, highlight the hooks and lines available for a clothesline, minus the hanging clothes.
•  Leave energy-efficient appliances for future owners. This could be the selling point for buyers looking to cut down on energy bills.
•  Seal windows with weather stripping or caulk to plug air leaks, and show your buyers how airtight they really are.