Using the resources below, you can help provide energy-efficient solutions to homebuyers and sellers while strengthening your own business.

Real Estate Professional Resources

• Earth Advantage Trainings and Resources

Home Energy Score Resources

• Oregon Department of Energy Home Energy Score
• Home Energy Score policies
  • City of Portland Home Energy Score
  • City of Milwaukie Home Energy Score
  • City of Bend Home Energy Score
  • City of Hillsboro Home Energy Score

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EPS for Real Estate Agents

EPS isn’t just for builders. It also helps real estate professionals sell high-quality homes more quickly and explain to homebuyers what makes them so special. The following list highlights key benefits of EPS that real estate agents can use to sell efficient homes.

Comfort —Efficient heating and cooling equipment, and higher quality insulation and windows, are installed in EPS homes, so homeowners can expect a quieter, more comfortable home free of drafts.

Durability—EPS indicates that a builder has invested in quality construction techniques tested and verified by an independent third party to ensure proper installation and completion. For the homeowner, this means less risk of moisture damage, and less maintenance over time.

Health—Tight construction comes standard and helps prevent unwanted pollutants and drafts in the home, while properly sealed ductwork and mechanical ventilation ensures that air quality is always maximized. EPS homes also allow less dust in from outside—a great benefit in dry areas east of the Cascades.

Savings—All EPS rated homes have energy-saving equipment, lighting and appliances and are built with efficient construction techniques. Remind buyers of the lower operating costs of an energy-efficient home. Be sure to highlight the score and point out how much better an EPS home will perform over a home built to code.

EPS^™, brought to you by Energy Trust of Oregon, is an energy performance scoring tool that highlights the benefits of homes designed to deliver superior energy efficiency, comfort and health. Here’s what you can expect with an EPS rated home:

Quality and Comfort

• An EPS home is built more efficient than a typical newly built home.
• Special framing techniques allow for extra insulation to increase comfort.
• Third-party testing ensures quality.
• High-performance windows reduce noise and condensation.

Healthy Indoor Air Quality

• Tight construction prevents unwanted pollutants and drafts.
• Mechanical ventilation brings in fresh clean air.
• Proper ventilation reduces the risk of moisture damage.

Designed to Help You Save

• EPS sheet allows you to compare newly built homes based on energy use and estimated utility costs.
• Qualified homes include energy-efficient water heating solutions and appliances.
• Efficient heating and cooling equipment come standard, lowering the cost of comfort.

Learn more about the benefits of EPS.

If you would like to share the resources below with your clients in printed format, contact the trade ally coordinator via email, or phone at 1.877.283.0698.