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Appraisal Institute Updated the Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Guy DuBois Mar 12.

Article on Energy Audits
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I just read an interesting article written by Kenneth Harvey on energy audits and their value to selling a home more quickly and for a higher price. He quotes Steve Baden, executive director of…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Cheslik May 24, 2012.

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Three WWWs to completing the Appraisal Institute’s Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum

The Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum is a form used to standardize the reporting of high performance house features from green certifications to incentives offered. The Addendum can be downloaded in a PDF format from the Appraisal Institute’s Website. It is seems there is much confusion on who should be completing the Addendum, why they should complete it and what they should do with it once…See More

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Guy DuBois replied to Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA's discussion Appraisal Institute Updated the Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum

"This is good information. Thank you."

Mar 12

Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA posted a discussion

Appraisal Institute Updated the Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum

The changes made to the Addendum will enhance the reporting of the green and energy features. It is written for homeowners, builders, appraisers, and sales agents to use. If you have not reviewed the update, it is worth a review. http://adomatis.wordpress.com/2013/03/12/appraisal-institute-green-and-energy-efficient-addendum-update/See More

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"If valuing solar PV is a problem, read the blog entitled "Solar Photovoltaic Value and the Residential Underwriting Process" on Word Press."

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Laura Reedy Stukel commented on Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA's blog post Transaction Process Summit on High Performance Houses in Washington DC on January 30, 2013

"Sandy - Outstanding recap of this meeting. It was inspired conversation and hopefully will shape a path for working better together. As Tony already stated, you highlight that education needs are both top down (from builders/contractors to…"

Feb 2

Tony Richardson commented on Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA's blog post Transaction Process Summit on High Performance Houses in Washington DC on January 30, 2013

"Sandy, another great job of identifying and articulating the various challenge areas within the real estate/new home construction industry that need to be addressed before each stakeholder within the various industries will receive their…"

Feb 1

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Transaction Process Summit on High Performance Houses in Washington DC on January 30, 2013

I attended a meeting yesterday in Wash. DC sponsored by DOE and titled, Transaction Process Summit, - intended as a first attempt to develop a strategic road map to help the residential transaction process recognize the value of high performance homes. Sam Rashkin of DOE led the lively discussion on the issues that surround the residential high performance home transactions. Champions in the room included representatives from government agencies, MLS, NAR, NAHB, Mortgage Bankers Assoc.…See More

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Transaction Process Summit on High Performance Houses in Washington DC on January 30, 2013

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Dennis Cheslik replied to Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA's discussion Article on Energy Audits

"It is mandatory now in Austin, Texas to have an energy audit done before selling a home. That's why there is at least twice as many energy auditing companies in Austin compared to the Dallas - Ft. Worth area where I am at.…"

May 24, 2012

Chris J Folse replied to Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA's discussion Article on Energy Audits

"I'd just like to say one more thing about $200 HERS Ratings. I don't know where that came from but I just did a RESNET STANDARD Performance Energy Audit on a 4,000sqft Cape Cod without blueprints. It took me 5 hours to measure all…"

May 24, 2012

Chris J Folse replied to Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA's discussion Article on Energy Audits

"Be careful trying to find a buyer to purchase a Short Sale before it closes to you for more than what you're paying. That is considered Flopping and is illegal. On foreclosures you can bid on them at the courthouse and already have a buyer…"

May 24, 2012

William H Nickerson replied to Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA's discussion Article on Energy Audits

"After watching a recorded webanar on EEMs that showed less than 25% of attendies had worked on a 5 or less EEMs. I made an appointment with a local federally funded Richmond Houseing Services manager.From the very start she was…"

May 24, 2012

Chris J Folse replied to Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA's discussion Article on Energy Audits

"I talked to FannieMae about this, they mandate underwriting guidelines to lenders on the mainstream of Federally related Mortgage transactions to lenders who want to pool their mortgages to sell to Fannie Mae for more money…"

May 24, 2012

Eric Sperline replied to Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA's discussion Article on Energy Audits

"I suspect that the problem of appraiser comparables is ultimately with the lenders and their knowledge or lack there of, of the industry."

May 23, 2012

Robert H replied to Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA's discussion Article on Energy Audits

"I dont know if it was good or bad. Most said they dont push an audit. They only cite 1 case of an audit. Based on the comments it is really hard to tell what impact it had on the sale. Yes they provided an audit and did some…"

May 17, 2012

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Company: Adomatis Appraisal Service

Professional Certification: SRA

Professional Interests: Real Estate Appraising and consulting
Green construction
Education for appraisers through Appraisal Institute

Website URL: http://www.adomatisappraisalservice.com

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ccappraiser

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At 3:03pm on October 18, 2011, Diane Chojnowski said…: Hi Sandra,

Welcome to Home Energy Pros! Feel free to join the conversation in the Forum and Groups. And share your energy efficiency photos, videos and upcoming events. If you're blogging about home performance, this is the place for you!

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