The Impact of Pearl Certification on Home Sale Prices in Charlottesville, Boston, Grand Rapids, and Phoenix.
Pearl's Home Sale Price Premiums.
This study provides a resource for stakeholders in the high-performance home market regarding the value of high-performance features. Conducted by a team of real estate appraisers, the study examined Pearl-Certified homes sold in Charlottesville, VA; Boston, MA; Grand Rapids, MI; and Phoenix, AZ.
Results show that homes with Pearl Certification earn an average premium of 5% compared to uncertified homes, when marketed properly.
