HES Scores: What Do They Mean For Buyers and Sellers?

When a home goes on the market in the city of Portland, an HES or Home Energy Score must be listed as well. So for sellers, that is the first thing they can do to get their house ready to list.

What is the HES? Ultimately, the HES offers information about the energy costs of a house. We like to think about it as the house’s “gas mileage”.

The HES gives buyers a more holistic sense of a home’s monthly bottom line. The accompanying report will offer ways to make improvements, if a house doesn’t score a perfect 10. The most common score we see is a 4, and when you complete a purchase, you can make energy improvements to your new home.

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.