10 Ways To Add Value There are many ways To Add Value in order to justify the profit that comes from
Buying Low & Selling High. 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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The 3 Package System 1. The Energy Package 2. The Wow! Package 3. The Done Package (It works better when 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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Energy Package
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Energy Package
1. New HVAC system, Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger 2. Manual J sizing, usually half of previous capacity 3. New R-8 short mylar ducts partially buried 4. Manual D with tight seal and test 5. Extra Return Duct in Master Suite 6. New LoE2 windows and Patio Doors 7. Low E 140 at west windows 8. Deciduous Trees planted selectively 9. Shell Sealing of floor & ceiling with test 10. Attic Insulation to R-50 11. Occupancy sensors 12. Gas Stove and Dryer options 13. Ceiling Fans at all sleeping and living rooms 14. Panasonic Ventilation with controls Saving 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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Wow! Package
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Wow! Package
1. Granite Counters at Kitchen & Baths 2. Extra Deep Stainless Steel Sink 3. Designer Spray Faucet 4. Italian glass tile backsplash 5. Under Counter Lighting 6. All wood Maple Cabinetry 7. Crown Molding and Tall Baseboard 8. All new interior doors & stepped trim 9. New Front Door with Art Glass 10. Tile & Travertine floors 11. Engineered Wood Laminate Floors 12. Designer tile and faucets at baths 13. Chair Rail, , Wainscoating & 3 tone paint 14. Designer Light fixtures & ceiling fans 15. All New Stainless Steel Appliances 16. Newly Textured Ceilings (no popcorn) 17. Carpet & Pad with quality you can feel 18. Sculptured Exterior Trim 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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Done Package
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Done Package
1. New Front and Back Lawn 2. Automatic Sprinklers with timer 3. New 30 - 50 year roof 4. New Roll-up Garage Door with Openers 5. Gutters 6. New 2 inch faux wood blinds 7. Major Professional Tree Trimming 8. Sewer line renovated as necessary 9. All new oil rubbed bronze hardware 10. New Energy Star Appliances with Warrantees 11. New Windows and HVAC with Warrantees 12. Upgraded Carpet with 6 lb pad 13. Deciduous Trees placed for Energy Efficiency 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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4. Fix A White Elephant Renovate a Nasty Pool
Remove An Illegal Addition
(These were both on the same house!) 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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5. Add A Room Works best when adding to make a more desirable Bed-Bath configuration. (add a Master Suite to make a 3-1 into a 4-2) (the neighborhood must be able to sustain the larger home)
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6. Renovate Obsolete Floorplans Boxy Rooms Remove Walls Open Floor Plans Bars & Islands No Thru Rooms To Rooms 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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7. Toward Zero: Add Solar Only After the tight envelope and good HVAC work of the Energy Package ... It might make sense to wipe out all or most of the remaining electric load with a Solar PV system. Domestic Hot Water can also be done with Solar Assist or a Heat Pump Water Heater. 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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8. Offer Creative Financing Lease Option, Owner Carry, or Contract Sale Opens up the HUGE group of buyers who cannot qualify at Wells Fargo, B of A etc Some of these are really good people who deserve a chance. Some are not! Discerning the difference is your job. (Examples) 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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Creative Financing Possibilities Help Someone who needs help (& “the system” wont or cant help) = Feels Good, Right thing to do, etc. Sell your product when others on the street aren’t selling = Yahoo! Sell for a higher price = Double Yahoo! Eliminate Sales, Marketing and Finance Costs = More money for the Energy Package (or Your Bank Account) 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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9. Become A Realtor More Options To Further The Mission. Commission on your own projects Access to MLS Professionalism 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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10. Become A Rater
(or at least qualified to be one) Get the training CBPCA, & others leading to BPI Certification. Sign Up and Read GreenBuildingAdvisor.com (Musings of an Energy Nerd & Green Building Curmudgeon) Knowledge Is Power You may or may not want to do ratings. For credibility, the industry expects “3rd party” certification 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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