| If you're like many people taking the FSBO route | | | | 5. Solar powered homes sell twice as fast as |
| to selling your home, then you already know that | | | | traditionally powered homes, even in a tough |
| increasing your property value is important. But | | | | housing market. |
| what you may not have been told is that | | | | 6. For every dollar you save in your annual |
| investing in a solar energy systems is one of the | | | | energy costs, you can expect to see up to |
| best ways to boost the value of your home and | | | | twenty dollars in increased market value. That |
| attract serious buyers. Don't drop a dime on | | | | means if you save $1000 a year on utilities, your |
| home improvements until you read this article! | | | | home's value will get jacked up by about $20,000. |
| You're about to discover the top 10 reasons why | | | | 7. In some states, solar powered homes went up |
| investing with solar is your ticket to a fast, | | | | 55% in value while traditionally powered homes |
| profitable sale. | | | | only went up 45%. |
| 1. A 2009 national poll found that 9 out of ten | | | | 8. Depending on where you live, the increased |
| American homeowners want a solar-powered | | | | equity of your home can be equal to the amount |
| home. 92% said they want the government to | | | | you spent to install solar power. |
| start developing and promoting renewable energy | | | | 9. Installing home solar systems gives you the |
| sources. Green energy is on everyone's radar. | | | | opportunity to benefit from federal and state |
| 2. Solar home systems protect homeowners | | | | rebates and incentives. In may cases, these will |
| from inflation of energy costs; so are a | | | | let you recoup half the cost of installing the |
| future-proof solution to the current energy crisis. | | | | system. |
| 3. Home solar systems are now considered a part | | | | 10. Most FSBO sellers are busy remodeling |
| of the overall home value, and that value | | | | kitchens and upgrading bathrooms, and don't |
| increases over time. | | | | know about the investment power of solar. Your |
| 4. Investing with solar drastically lowers (or even | | | | solar powered home will stand out from the other |
| eliminates) energy costs, now and in the future. | | | | houses in a crowded market, and offer a turnkey |
| You can expect to see a reduction of 50%-100% | | | | solution to both budget-conscious and |
| in your utility bills (and of course, so can buyers). | | | | eco-conscious buyers. |