1. Should You Buy a Green
Home in Lakeland FL?
What to consider when buying a
“Green” Home in Lakeland FL

2. “Green” is one of the latest buzz words to
circulate in the real estate industry. Having
heard it being used over and over again,
you are probably wondering yourself if it is
worth buying a green house in Lakeland
Florida. If so, here are some things you
should keep in mind.

3. Houses for sale in Lakeland FL don’t
always have to be sold at a higher
price just because they are green.
There’s a popular misconception that green
homes for sale are rightfully more expensive, but
that’s only true to a certain extent. Green homes
are rightfully more expensive than usual if and
only if previous homeowners had invested in
actual green technology, design and décor, and
furniture and fixtures. An example of this would
be installed and functioning solar panels or solar-
powered heating systems, heating and cooling,
appliances, and much more to have a “Green
Certification”.

4. Homes for sale in Lakeland Florida cannot, however, be
described and sold as green just because they have lots of
windows and let natural light come in. It’s certainly not reason
enough to give them an expensive price tag. An existing “Green”
Home must be certified by the NAHB (National Green Building
Certification) in order to be sold as a “Green Home”
Will you be comfortable living in a home in Lakeland FL that
purely relies on alternative energy?
There are compromises here that you need to know about. Some
green homes for sale rely 100% on alternative energy, which is
great for the environment but what if something goes wrong with
your solar panels? Are you willing to live for a day or even a week
without power until your panels are repaired?

5. When buying a green home, it is best to look for
those that are still connected with the power grid.
In the event that something goes wrong with your
solar panels or whatever type of alternative energy
you are using, you can rely on electricity while it’s
being repaired.

6. It has to be comfortable.
If you are looking for a green Lakeland house for sale, do
remember that being green isn’t all there is to making a
beautiful home. Sure, your conscience would remain clear
and perhaps your pockets would remain filled because of
reduced power costs. But will your future green home be
comfortable to live in too?
No matter what type of house for sale you want, look at the
property and try to imagine if you will be comfortable living
in it and if it can indeed suit your needs. Does it have
enough rooms? Is there enough space for parking? Is it
located near your place of work or your children’s schools?

7. With these tips, you will be able to decide on not just
a green Lakeland house for sale but a home where
you can enjoy a happily-ever-after with your family
as well.

8. I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling
your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris -
REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re new to Lakeland, I’d
especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and
provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you
to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.
Petra Norris - REALTOR®, SFR
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
(863) 619-6918