The “Done!” Package 3 Package Strategy: ENERGY WOW! DONE Remember They All Work Together! G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Like Feeding A Pill To A Dog Everything Green and Energy Efficient is the Pill. The Granite Counters and Travertine is the DogFood. ... Dont try it without the DogFood! G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Oh, Honey, I love it! Let’s buy this one....
How Green is (sometimes) Sold
Well, they have those Energy Stars and the carpet is made out of recycled Pepsi bottles so I guess we might as well...
Original Hypotheses in Foreclosure Renovation: 1. Full Energy packages don’t sell easily by themselves (based on 30 years of attempts with marginal success) 2. Full packages will sell if combined with Wow! Remodeling
Questions from Skeptics, Professionals & Gurus:
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Can you put that much money into a house and get a return on investment? And make a profit?
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Will the consumers buy that big a package of energy saving retrofit?
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If they will buy, can they get financing? Will the properties appraise for enough? G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Energy-Wise Renovator The Planet Community
The Homeowner Wins With Lower Bills and Increased Comfort The Community Wins With New Jobs, More Home Ownership & Increased Property Values
Home Owner
The Planet Wins With Less Carbon Emissions The Investor Wins And Gets To Keep A Little Green
A True Win, Win, Win, Win Strategy! G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Tale of 2 Foreclosures - True (sad) Story $70,000 $10,000 Renter Zero No Change Zero Lowered Dragged Down Praying for Economy
$70,000 Purchase Price $50,000 Improvements $ Proud New HomeOwner Occupant Everything Energy Retrofit Reduced Carbon Footprint Yes Green Jobs Raised Tax Base Lifted Up Neighborhood Deposit $ & Repeat Investor-Renovator
Which would you rather have next door to you?
1. New Grass, front and back (Buffalo Grass & Drip Irrigation for Low Water Usage) 2. New Sprinklers front and back 3. Automatic Sprinkler Clock
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4 New Roll Up Garage Door with windows 5. New Garage Door Opener with controls. .
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6. New Electrical Switches, Plugs & Covers 7. Outdoor Living Option Covered Patio 8. New or Renovated Fence and Gates 9. Other Landscaping
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10. New 30-50 year comp roof 11. New (possibly relocated) water heater 12. New 100 amp service
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13. Grounding of all wiring. 14. Gutters as Necessary 15. Proper drainage away from house.
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16. Dash Coat or complete exterior paint 17. Premium Carpets over 6 lb pad
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Field Trip
Meet at McDonalds at Clovis and Ashlan Friday January 15th at 10:00
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