Let’s discuss a study of Pearl Certified homes that are marketed effectively by listing agents see an average 5.15% premium. This study provides a resource for stakeholders in the high-performance home market regarding the value of high-performance features. Conducted by a team of real estate appraisers, the study examined 26 Pearl-certified homes sold in the Charlottesville, Va., metropolitan area between 2019 and 2021.

Continuing Education Units (CEUS) 1 hour in

• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
• Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse
• Submitted for American Institute of Architects – AIA (LU)
• Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
• Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP)
• AIBD
• State Architect / Builder License may be applicable

Lessons Learned:

1. Understand the appraisal process for high performance homes opportunities.
2. Review the appraisal process for high performance homes challenges.
3. Discuss studies done on appraisals and what they mean for better homes.
4. Know where to go to get more information on better appraisals.

Speakers:

Woody Fincham

• Founder and President of Fincham & Associates, Inc.
• Senior Land Preservation Tax Credit Appraisal Consultant with Virginia Department of Taxation
• Previously Assistant Assessor with Albemarle County
• Previously Deputy Assessor with the City of Suffolk
• Previously Appraiser II at Newport News Assessor’s Office
• Senior Appraiser at F & M Associates, INC.
• founder of successful Real Estate Residential Appraisal company.

Casey Murphy

Casey is SVP of Business Incubation at Pearl National Home Certification, a software services company establishing a national standard for verifying and certifying the energy and performance assets of homes to increase property value and improve outcomes for real estate agents and their clients. Pearl is a National Association of REALTORS 2017 REach Technology Accelerator company and an ENERGY STAR Partner.