Going Green isn’t just for tree-hugging hippies anymore. It’s a lucrative business decision as well. With recent change in both local and national government policies, going green  is easier and more appealing than ever before. Creating an energy efficient home will not only be a strategic marketing advantage for vacation rentals and it will save homeowners valuable money on their utilities.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL’s) use 75% less energy than typical bulbs, lowering your electric bill by up to 30%. Vacation rental owners  can save by installing digital thermostats which can be locked to certain temperatures to help with high energy bills during the summer season. Numerous other products are available to make your home more energy efficient and earth-friendly. To help our vacation rental owners and homebuyers get the most out of their Outer Banks properties, Sun Realty has created a green division of Sun Services complete with personal Go Green Specialists.

Our Go Green Specialists can oversee all the necessary renovations to lessen the carbon footprint of your home. Sun Services offers caulking of windows and doors, lockout digital thermostats, window tint, Smart Strip power strips, Radiant Barrier Garage Door Insulation Kits, Foam Gaskets for switch and outlet plates, and compact fluorescent energy efficient light bulbs. Purchase a go green package or choose the individual changes you would like to make to your own home.

If you are interested in updating your Outer Banks home, business or investment property to green, call Dane Akers at (252) 546-2553 or email with inquiries to daneakers@sunrealtync.com