Green Building technologies have been shown to increase the value of property. Kraus-Manning’s team includes a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser experienced in providing valuation services. These services combined with our LEED® AP services and engineering backgrounds give us the knowledge to understand the valuation of Green Buildings. It has been shown that LEED®-certified buildings can generate a 7% to 12% increase in the net operating income by reducing operating costs. One of the key appraisal processes is the income approach to value. The premise of this approach to value is that the value of an asset is based upon its income stream (net operating income). The higher the net operating income will translate into a higher potential value of the property. Our teams can help project the increase in value through an appraisal of the property based upon the anticipated savings in operating costs.

In Boston studies have shown that LEED® buildings can increase the value of the building from $50 to $65 a square foot. Becoming green can pay you dividends and Kraus-Manning has the expertise to help detail what those dividends would be and how they will improve your balance sheet.