Wellness in Real Estate

Everyone Deserves a Healthy Home — In Addition to the Higher Listing Price It Commands When It’s Time to Sell

All home evaluations are not created equal. Most agents in my region will pull the “comparable sales” and, perhaps, compile a “comparative market analysis,” and then, help you decide what your home should list for.

As a Greater Cincinnati, OH, wellness-focused Realtor® — who also has NAR GREEN Designation and industry experience in non-toxic building and decorating products — I am trained to assign value to your home’s wellness features, such as proper ventilation systems, energy-efficient HVAC systems, non-toxic flooring and finishes, and your home’s proximity to healthful activities such as walking trails.

My home evaluations offer many benefits for home-sellers and buyers. These include:

— Less exposure to unhealthful materials and conditions: My partners and I can help you identify homes that have adequate ventilation systems and insulation, correct humidity levels and non-toxic insulation, flooring and finishes, which promote optimal indoor-air quality and well-being. Add to that information on whole-home water purification, communities in close proximity to organic produce and a slew of other benefits. And, we also retrofit homes with safe, aging-in-place features.

— Improved energy efficiency: A wellness-focused real estate agent can help homeowners and buyers find homes with energy-efficient features such as proper insulation, efficient heating and cooling systems, and energy-saving appliances. I also have a network of contractors who can install these these upgrades, which not only promote a healthier environment, but also lead to significant cost savings.

— Increased property values: Studies show that homes with higher energy efficiency and wellness features are bringing higher listing prices in many areas of the country. Because I’m familiar with these upgrades and trained to add their value, I often recommend and sell at listing prices that are significantly more than agents who simply use a standard comparative market analysis to help you price your home.

— Access to a network of experts: My network includes green builders, energy auditors, safety-feature retrofitters, insulation experts, and mold and indoor-air-quality specialists — in addition to remodeling contractors and contractors who help declutter, pack, sell or remove unwanted items and move you to your next home.

Please reach at any time, with no obligation on your part, to talk about your specific needs. Call or text (513) 496-5037.