Articles & Resources.

News and advice from the experts at Pearl.

Get the homeowner newsletter

ALL BLOGS WEBINARS PODCASTS PRESS RELEASES

Filter by

Blogs

Pearl & RealReports: Innovating for a Changing Market

Read more

The Resilient Home Advantage: How Agents Can Help with Disaster Protection

Read more

Spring 2025: Why It’s the Perfect Time to Showcase Home Performance

Read more

How Pearl and RESNET^®’s Partnership is Paving the Way for Data-Driven Real Estate

Read more

Pearl Certification Earns RESO Common Format Certification, Strengthening Data Standardization in Real Estate

Read more

Expanding Value: Pearl's Updated Home Energy Scoring

Read more

Expanding Value: Pearl's Updated Home Energy Scoring

Read more

An In-Depth Look at Pearl’s Solar Certification for Agents and New Solar Scoring

Read more

Bridging the Gap: Engaging Homeowners and Real Estate Professionals in Energy Efficiency Initiatives

Read more

Interview with Craig Foley: How Real Estate Agents Can Lead the Energy Efficiency Movement

Read more

Interview with Pamela Brookstein: Promoting Equity in Energy Efficiency Programs

Read more

Introducing Pearl's Redesigned Certification Report and Marketing Package for Real Estate Agents

Read more

Sustainability is Finally Having its Moment in Real Estate: Diving into the 2024 REALTORS^® Sustainability Report

Read more

Crafting Effective Marketing Messages for Homeowners

Read more

Energy-Efficient Upgrades and Home Equity: How to Avoid Unintended Consequences in Low-Income Communities

Read more

Three Barriers to Market Transformation and How Pearl's Certification Addresses Them

Read more

Harnessing Organic Digital Marketing to Build Long-Term Customer Engagement in the Building Performance Industry

Read more

Advertising Strategies That Help Contractors Boost Business

Read more

Certification or Label?: How States Can Meet IRA HOMES Program Requirements

Read more

How Can State Energy Offices Empower Homeowners for Market Transformation?

Read more

Announcing IncentivesHub: A First-of-Its-Kind Tool for Contractors

Read more

Building to Last: Market Transformation Through IRA Rebate Programs

Read more

Your Clients Likely Want to Save on Heating and Cooling. Here's How You Can Help.

Read more

[VIDEO] Achieving Market Transformation: Key Insights from State Energy Officials and Energy Experts

Read more

Understanding the Gap: America’s Community-Based Disparities in Energy Efficiency

Read more

2023 Trends in Homeowner Spending

Read more

2023 Year in Review

Read more

ESP Validates Worth with Third-Party Certification

Read more

Which Projects Do Homeowners Plan to Complete in the Next Five Years?

Read more

Maximize Profits by Marketing to the Biggest Spenders

Read more

Charging Up: A chat with Cynthia Adams, CEO of Pearl Certification

Read more

The Inflation Reduction Act: How Certifications Can Enhance the Home Energy Rebate Program

Read more

Certifications: Bridging the Gap Between Appraisals and High-Performing Homes

Read more

Introducing Pearl's New Virtual Certification System for Agents

Read more

DOE Releases New Rebate Guidance for the Inflation Reduction Act

Read more

Pearl Launches New Electrified Home Badge

Read more

Stand Out in a Crowded Market: Leveraging High-Performing Home Features in the Spring Sellers Market

Read more

The IRA’s Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit Requirements

Read more

U.S. Contractors Make IRA Recommendations to the DOE

Read more

Deciphering 25C and 25D of the Inflation Reduction Act

Read more

2022 Year in Review

Read more

Let’s Talk About Heat Pumps!

Read more

Offer an IAQ Bundle to Every Customer

Read more

Pearl Wins a Real Leaders Eco Innovation Award

Read more

Clarifying “Green Home” Confusion

Read more

Strengthen Your Listings with Green Fields

Read more

Pearl drives demand for high-performing homes through education, documentation, and ROI

Read more

The Clean Fight NY Presents Second Cohort of Startups Bringing Clean Building Technologies to Mass Market Real Estate

Read more

How to Achieve the Highest Appraisal Value for Home Solar Projects

Read more

Three Keys to Hiring and Attracting Talent in the HVAC Industry

Read more

The Power of the Appraisal Addendum in a Seller's Market

Read more

Four Major Disruptions that Will Impact Your HVAC Business

Read more

Tech Tribune Q&A with Robin LeBaron and Cynthia Adams of Pearl Certification

Read more

30 Best Leaders to Watch - Cynthia Adams, Pearl Certification's CEO and Co-founder

Read more

Cynthia Adams and Your Climate Impact

Read more

The 2021 ENERGY STAR Award Winners & Pearl's ELITE Network

Read more

Earth Day: An Opportunity to Grow the Green Real Estate Community

Read more

Contractor Video Testimonial: Greg Wells, Williams Comfort Air

Read more

Why Differentiation is so Important in Real Estate—And How Pearl Can Help

Read more

Q&A with a Pearl Contractor: Rob Basnett, Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC

Read more

Energy Efficiency and Home Value: How to Get it Right

Read more

SunPower and Pearl Partner to Show Solar’s Value

Read more

Solar Certification for Resale Program

Read more

Demonstrate Home Value with Pearl’s AI Addendum

Read more

Pearl proudly works in partnership with

250264 HOMES CERTIFIED

276136 HOMES SCORED

Pearl is transforming the housing market by scoring, verifying, and certifying the performance of homes across the country.