Boosting Property Value with Energy-Efficient Features: 2025 REALTORS® Report Insights

According to the recently published 2025 REALTORS® Residential Sustainability Report, 58% of real estate professionals believe that emphasizing energy-efficient features in a property listing can increase its value. Green upgrades, like improved windows, doors, and insulation, can potentially reduce the escalating costs of home maintenance. However, buyers often overlook inquiring about these features.

Approximately 75% of Americans express concern over increasing electric and gas utility bills this year, with 63% stating these expenses contribute to their financial stress, according to a 2025 poll by PowerLines, a consumer education nonprofit. However, 42% of real estate professionals note that their clients “rarely” inquire about a home’s energy efficiency, possibly because buyers have more pressing concerns.

“Housing affordability continues to challenge home buyers, so sustainability can sometimes be pushed to the back burner as buyers search for the ideal home,” says Jessica Lautz, NAR’s deputy chief economist. “However, many still seek sustainable home features to reduce their environmental impact as well as heating, cooling and commuting costs.

Read the full article on REALTOR® Magazine: https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/showcasing-energy-efficiency-is-a-growing-priority-in-selling-homes