Port Charlotte Residents Can Benefit From a Home Energy Audit.

Great Ways Sellers Can Benefit From a Home Energy Audit

Some experts often recommend that homeowners conduct a home energy audit to maximize their energy efficiency, save money on utility bills and help conserve energy. But did you know that a home energy audit might also help you sell your home?
When done correctly, a home energy audit can help you differentiate your home from the competition by highlighting the annual savings an energy-efficient home provides.
Some cities, such as Austin, Texas, actually require that homeowners conduct energy audits prior to selling their property. Home sellers in Austin are required to have a specialized audit before a house 10 years or older is sold. The audit covers the HVAC system, air infiltration, windows and attic insulation.
But even if a home energy audit is not mandated, how can it help you as a seller?

• A home energy audit will allow you to market the property’s energy-efficient features—features that often enhance the value of the property by delivering energy savings to a prospective buyer.
• If the audit uncovers any areas in your home that need improvement, federal and state tax credits may be available to help cover the cost of improving its energy efficiency.
• There may be state and local incentives, such as rebates or cash incentives, for making your home more energy efficient. Visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency, at www.dsireusa.org.
• A home energy audit may alert you to areas that need improvement and can help you better manage your energy consumption—and save money—while you still own your home.

Interested in learning how to make your home more energy efficient?