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Introducing: GAPScore
Green Assessment Potential Score
THE FIRST GREEN ASSESSMENT TEST FOR EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS.
There are many shades of green in the world — and there are many shades of green in home design and construction.
GAPScore is the first — and only — assessment tool expressly designed to determine the "green index" of existing single family residential properties.
If you're a residential real estate professional, a home buyer or a homeowner planning to put your house on the market, GAPScore will give you the information you need to accurately assess a home's energy efficiency and environmental impact.
Buying a home?
Use GAPScore as your "green" checklist to make an informed decision about the environmental sustainability and energy efficiency of a prospective home.
Selling a home?
Studies show that 91 percent of all homebuyers will pay more for an energy-efficient home. Use your GAPScore to gain a marketing advantage over comparable but less energy-efficient houses in the same price bracket.
Need a GAPScore to buy or sell a home?
Register now and get your GAPScore free of charge for a limited time.
What makes a home green?
Here are just a few of the factors that our GAP assessment team takes into account when assessing the energy efficiency and environmental integrity of an existing home:
- A floor plan that maximizes natural daylight
- Design features that minimize heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter
- Sustainable and recyclable building materials
- Energy-efficient appliances, windows and water heating systems
- Low-flow showerheads, faucets and toilets
- Low-VOC paints,adhesives and finishes
- Proper ventilation for optimal indoor air quality
- Landscaping with native trees and other native plants
- Driveways constructed with gravel or other permeable materials
GAPScore will rank your home against homes that are currently on the market, as well as previous listings.
GAPScore Registration
Registration and Listing fee: $10
Registration allows access to the test for your use. By registering to GAPScore.com, you gain lifetime access to the site and all of the features of the test, including a future hints section for the questions on the test, links to valuable information, report generations and Web 2.0 access for mobile users.
When you are selling your home the idea is to promote your property. All listings are ranked within your area. Some properties have more "green potential" than others, which makes it easy with GAPScore to promote their eco-savvy style.
Check with your Realtor, Home Inspector, or Energy Audtor. They may already be an approved GAPScore Verifier.
We can provide a GAPScore listing attachment for your MLS listing.
Contact us now.
Starting a new development site? We recommend that you obtain United States Green Building Council (LEED) or National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) certification before taking the GAPScore Test.
Get your GAPScore now.
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