It’s May, and the weather in Austin is starting to heat up— But the real estate market is getting hotter by the day! According to Zillow, Austin is projected to be the hottest housing market in the USA this year, drawing a wealth of new residents looking to relocate to Texas’ most tech-friendly city. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to put your house on the market, this is your year! However, even in a hot market with potential buyers clamoring for your attention, one thing that shouldn’t slip your mind is your required ECAD, or Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure.
ECAD has been part of the Austin City Code since the late 2000s. But what does it mean for you, as someone looking to sell your home? It simply means that if your home is 10 years old or older, within Austin city limits, and serviced by Austin Energy, you need to provide an energy audit to buyers before you can sell. An ECAD audit can make your house seem even more attractive to buyers if it shows off your home’s high efficiency— Which means your home could be valued even higher! One thing’s for sure; an energy audit is your golden ticket to the soaring market for Austin homes this summer!
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