While location, design, and price are a home buyer’s main considerations, surveys show that buyers rank energy efficiency as one of the most desirable features, and importantly – one they’re willing to pay more for. One way to know that a home is built energy efficiently is to know which energy code it was built to. When information about energy efficiency is available to home buyers and appraisers, these upgrades are more likely to be fairly valued — if appraised by a qualified appraiser. BCAP and the Appraisal Institute have developed resources with partners to walk stakeholders through how to obtain an accurate appraisal that takes energy efficiency into account in the appraisal process. Choose the Appraisal Guidance Letter that suits your needs below.