MLS Listing Realtor

Buying or Selling Calgary Real Estate

Tanja van de Kamp & Ariette van Pelt
Real Estate Professionals Inc
(403) 978-5267 | (403) 630-5190
Contact Us
MENUMENU
  • Home
  • Buy a Home in Calgary
    • Search All Homes
      • MLS Search by Detail
      • MLS Search by Map
      • Request Custom MLS Search
    • Listings By Property Type
      • Near CTrain Stations
      • Near Parks
      • Near Malls
      • Near Post-Secondary Schools
      • House Styles
      • Lake Communities
      • Condos
      • Walkout Basement
      • Mountain Views
      • New Homes for Sale
      • Handyman Specials
      • Foreclosures
      • Vacant Lots
      • Innercity R-C2 Zoned Lots
      • Rural
    • Listings by Region
      • City Centre
      • North West
      • West
      • South
      • South East
      • East
      • North East
      • North
      • Communities Near Calgary
        • Airdrie Homes for Sale
        • Chestermere Homes for Sale
        • Cochrane Homes for Sale
        • Okotoks Homes for Sale
    • Featured Listings
    • MLS Listed Last 7 Days
    • First-Time Home Buyers
    • Buying Tips
    • Member Login
  • Sell your home in Calgary
    • Sold data by community
    • Free Home Evaluation
    • Sell your home in Calgary
    • Selling Tips
  • Resources
    • Member Login
    • Open Houses in Calgary
      • City Centre Open Houses
      • East Open Houses
      • North Open Houses
      • North East Open Houses
      • North West Open Houses
      • South Open Houses
      • South East Open Houses
      • West Open Houses
    • Calgary Communities
    • What Do Homes Sell For In Calgary
    • What Do Condos Sell For In Calgary
    • First Time Home Buyers
    • Calgary Real Estate Statistics
    • Live statistics Calgary Real Estate
    • Mortgage Calculator
    • Real Estate Articles
    • Green Real Estate
      • Our Green Philosophy
      • Your Green Philosophy
      • Buying Green
      • Selling Green
  • Tanja and Ariette
    • Tanja and Ariette
    • Contact Us
    • Testimonials
    • Refer Us, Get Rewarded
    • Stroopwafel Fundraiser
    • Join Real Estate Team Calgary
    • Our Privacy Policy
  • Blog
  • Login
Home » Resources » Why go green? » Buying Green

Buying Green

Buying Green

How do you move from the point of considering buying a home, whether or not you have thought about the green aspect at this point in time? Do you notice how we emphasize the “considering” here? We do that for a reason, of course.

There are many people who would like to buy a home. They start looking at homes online, even visit some open houses and then find out that they are not (financially) able to buy a home or are, after all, not looking in the right community. The result: a lot of energy and time wasted and a dent in one’s enthusiasm.

Therefore, consult with a Realtor when you start considering buying a home.

We have developed a consultation/presentation package that is guaranteed free of charge and obligation. It will help you determine first of all if you are ready to actually buy a home. Also, it will help you understand everything that can go right and that can go wrong in the process leading up to buying a home. It is meant to educate you on issues like legal mandatory disclosures for sellers and buyers, mortgages, title searches, RPR’s, condominium aspects and so on.

Depending on your specific wants and needs in a new home, our GREEN designation and membership of the Go Green Challenge may be a valuable add-on for you to all the general real estate information that we are able to give you.We know how to find just those listings on the MLS that have green features. We will show you these green listings and advise you on whether or not these features will actually add value to the home and/or will result in lower energy bills. We will watch out for you, ensuring that a home owner is not just “greenwashing” his home. Greenwashing means making inaccurate or false statements about what is a green feature.If you want to buy a home and want to add on (more) green features afterwards yourself, our after sale service will be available as well.

The Green Home Buyer is buying green

The 2007 New home buyers’ study, developed by the Consumers’ Council of Canada, reports that more than 86 percent of recent home buyers thought energy efficiency, a key green building feature, was an important consideration when searching for a home to purchase.

The report provides further data on the green home buyer related to the energy efficiency decision:

  • 77% of the respondents look for an energy rating label such as EnerGuide, EnergyStar, R-2000 or Built Green
  • 69% of the respondents do their own research to assess the energy efficiency of a new home
  • 86% of the respondents support mandatory minimum levels of energy efficiency for the construction of homes
  • 79% of the respondents would be willing to pay more for the purchase of an energy efficient home
  • More than 40% of the respondents are willing to pay more than $5,000 for an energy efficient home.

The Types of Green Home Buyers who are buying green

We can categorize the green client or customer in the following general types:

Economizers: Those who are buying green because they are interested in saving on operating costs through resource management. For example baby boomers who have experience tracking monthly energy and utility costs over time may think that a green home is the best way to control increasing costs and manage their budget.

Investors: These individuals are buying green because they are interested in life-cycle cost analysis and the value proposition of various green features. For example someone looking to remodel or retrofit existing homes and buildings with green features in order to ultimately command a higher asking price.

Health Conscious: Those that are buying green because they believe in the potential health benefits of green living. Someone for instance who has allergies may think that a green home or building will help prevent allergic reactions and improve overall health.

Idealists: People who are buying green because they believe that conservation of resources for future generations is a social responsibility. These are individuals truly committed to and passionate about green and who are willing to sacrifice for green lifestyle choices. Think of someone who is interested in minimizing his/her carbon footprint by living or working in a green building, collecting rainwater for landscaping irrigation, shopping locally or growing his/her own food, and so forth.

Lifestyle- focused: These are people who are buying green because they think that living by overall sustainability principles contributes to a more meaningful and comfortable personal lifestyle. These are individuals supportive of living a green lifestyle. For example someone who considers close proximity to public transportation or living by open space a priority in terms of personal home choice.

Eco-Chic: people are also buying green because they are interested in the status and prestige of green living. Individuals who may not truly subscribe to a green philosophy but are interested in being involved or own the latest green feature or gadget. For example someone who values the idea of living in a green certified home or building more than the unique green features and associated environmental or sustainable benefits.

In the end, it does not matter to which category or categories you belong because in each category we all contribute to green living! So, in one way or another, chances are that you are green minded!

The Motivation of Buying Green

There may be obvious reasons behind buying green, such as lower energy bills, environmental sustainability, better indoor quality and a smaller carbon footprint. However, there are also less obvious reasons more closely related to real estate to consider such as a better quality home, preferred mortgage rates, improved home comfort and a higher resale value.

Besides writing about buying green, we also have post about renovating green and selling green.

Another good source about selling green and green properties in general is the CMHC.

Search Calgary MLS

Show more

Tools

  • Sold prices in Calgary
  • Open houses in Calgary
  • Search Calgary MLS
  • Search Calgary MLS by Map

Text us or call

(403) 978-5267 | (403) 630-5190

Real Estate Professionals

202, 5403 Crowchild Trail NW


Real Estate On-The-Go

Complete MLS listings on your phone

Send us a Message

   

    Your Name (required)

    Your Email (required)

    Your Telephone (required)

    Do you have a Realtor?
    YesNo

    Your Message

    Free Sold Report

    Request a sold report to get information on sold prices, number of days on the market, original listing prices and listing details for Calgary communities.

    Get a free report delivered to your inbox every month.

    Request a Sold Report

    Testimonials

    Bram & Martha

    Posted: November 2, 2017

    Ariette & Tanja are a dynamic, punctual and friendly realtor team. Ariette’s energy and detail-oriented nature—combined with Tanja’s intricate legal expertise—were of great help during the process of purchasing a home.

    Read More Testimonials

    Real Estate Resources

    • Warranty on new-built homes in Alberta
    • Secondary suite in Calgary
    • Tips for real estate photography when selling your home
    • Real Estate Stats May 2022

     

    See More Resources

    Buy a Home in CalgarySell Your Home in CalgaryTanja and ArietteContact Us
      Real Estate Professionals

    Copyright © 2022 · Tanja van de Kamp & Ariette van Pelt · All Rights Reserved
    Real Estate Professionals Inc. · 202, 5403 Crowchild Trail NW
    Powered by the MLS · Privacy Policy