Energy Efficiency Factored Into Home Value

[Patrick Carter]

Originally Posted by gfarnsworth

Appraisers, and their companies, will then be running the RE transactions, with agents, inspectors, RE offices, all left out; a take-over if you will.

Nope, sorry you got it wrong again... you need a better research analyst or a web search research firm to help you out, it's obvious the web search function you are using is not working well for you...

[Gary Farnsworth]

Just trying to get an opinion. So many appraisers, insurance agents, engineers, contractors, even RE agents that all doing home inspections and home system checks, who are not required to be licensed or insured. Many utility companies and contractors are offering free energy "audits", all for a reason.

If you are a home inspector, it seems that you are now left out of the RE transaction, as being the "alarmist".

[Patrick Carter]

Originally Posted by gfarnsworth

Many utility companies and contractors are offering free energy "audits", all for a reason.

Name them... I am curious since all weatherization contractors here have to be state certified (KS & MO)...

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by pcarter1

Name them... I am curious since all weatherization contractors here have to be state certified (KS & MO)...

Perhaps he doesn't understand that the utility company is paying the certified auditor for the service so that their client can get it for free or at a reduced rate. I am doing that for SWEPCO in Arkansas.

[Ben J. Gromicko]

For Michigan inspectors:
Learn how InterNACHI home inspectors can boost their business by being a part of the home energy upgrade industry.

http://www.nachi.org/forum/f58/inter...01/#post839610

Presenting: InterNACHI, EPA Home Performance with Energy Star, Consumers Energy (Michigan utility company), and local REALTORS, auditors, appraisers and home performance contractors.

It'll be a great event.

[Patrick Carter]

Originally Posted by jbushart

Perhaps he doesn't understand that the utility company is paying the certified auditor for the service so that their client can get it for free or at a reduced rate. I am doing that for SWEPCO in Arkansas.

Most likely... but I have to give it to him, he is consistent in his thoughts (even when wrong...)

[James H. Bushart]

"Energy Efficiency" is our country's greatest energy resource ... and it is available to anyone who wants to have it.

Home loans are already linked to it. Resale values are, as well. Soon, tax rates and occupancy permits will follow suit.

Not everyone agrees ... and, frankly, no one is really asking them to.