| Most real estate experts consider the real estate | | | | 14% Fireplace |
| market today including the Tampa Bay real estate | | | | 13% Plumbing Penetrations |
| market to be a buyer's market. Indeed, the | | | | 11% Doors |
| Tampa Bay real estate market has been | | | | 10% Windows |
| problematic for sellers on a number of levels over | | | | 4% Fans and Vents |
| the course of the past year. | | | | 2% Electric Outlets |
| However, even recognizing this serious fact, the | | | | This data shows how air escapes houses based |
| reality is that even in a so-called buyer's market, | | | | on national averages. Air infiltrates in-and-out of |
| there are steps that you can take as a | | | | your home through every nook and cranny. If |
| homeowner when it comes to preparing your | | | | you eliminate air leaks you will dramatically lower |
| residence for sale. By taking certain steps, you will | | | | your heating and cooling bills plus improve your |
| be in the best possible position to ensure that you | | | | indoor air quality. |
| are able to sell your home for a reasonable and | | | | By taking steps to eliminate as much air leakage |
| acceptable asking price and in the shortest | | | | as possible in regard to your home, you will have |
| amount of time possible. | | | | another marvelous selling point that can be made |
| When it comes to accomplishing the goal of selling | | | | when the time comes to put your home on the |
| your home in a more timely manner and for a | | | | market for sale. |
| decent sales price, one step that you will want to | | | | The reality is that you will be able to deal with air |
| take is to deal with any air leaks that may be | | | | leaks in your residence for a reasonable |
| plaguing your home. Indeed, when all is said and | | | | investment on your part. Simply, you can resolve |
| done, dealing with and repairing air leaks that | | | | many of the more significant air leaks that exist in |
| might be present at your home is a crucial step in | | | | a typical home for a minimal investment on your |
| preparing to put your home on the market, | | | | part. Indeed, in many instances, certain air leaks |
| including the Tampa Bay real estate market. | | | | can be dealt with by the home owner directly and |
| Unless you have really spent any time considering | | | | without the need of hiring a professional to assist |
| air leaks in your home, you really may not even | | | | in the process. |
| realize how a seemingly well insulated and well | | | | In the end, you will be increasing the value of |
| sealed home loses heat or cooled air to the | | | | your home by eliminating the most serious air |
| outside on a consistent basis. Consider these | | | | leaks that are common in a residence in this day |
| statistics which break down the percentages of | | | | and age. |
| where and how air leaks can cause problems | | | | Remember that the price of the home is not |
| relating to you home energy use. | | | | always the bottom line. The bottom line is the |
| 34% Floors, Walls and Ceilings | | | | price + maintenance + utility bills. The price is the |
| 15% Heating and Cooling Ducts | | | | common denominator. |