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make a house look more modern and up-to-date. If you’re on a budget, you can do
something as simple as just replacing the incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent
bulbs, which can often be purchased very inexpensively.
In addition to all of the energy and aesthetic benefits of greening your home, there are
sometimes government credits for making certain “green” upgrades to your home.
Take advantage of these potential rebates and incentives which may be available for
items such as:
 Water-conserving appliances and low-flow plumbing features.

 Adding solar panels, insulation, or efficient windows and doors.
 Replacing grass with native/drought-tolerant landscaping.
Here are some websites that have more information about energy rebates and
incentives:
United States: http://dsireusa.org
Canada: http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/housing or http://ec.gc.ca

Now it’s time to champion your energy efficient, environmentally friendly property to
buyers. Once you’ve done all this “greening” of your property, make sure that is
highlighted in the marketing of your home. Depending on how much greening-up
you’ve done, these upgrades may or may not necessarily be a headliner item, but they
are definitely features that grab buyers’ attention and may fetch you a higher sales
price.

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