With lots of options to choose from and factors to consider in buying a home, it is likely one of the most complicated buying decision that you can ever make. And purchasing an eco-friendly home requires much more consideration.
It is never easy to choose a home that can satisfy every unique need, thus try to choose one that can accommodate most of your unique needs and requirements.
In buying an eco-friendly and being an eco-conscious customer, aside from making a rational choice, you will want that your purchase reflects your many environmental convictions.
Factors to consider as you start your quest may include all the green features that are most essential to you, great locations for an eco-friendly home, financing of a green home, and choosing an agent or realtor who basically knows all about ‘green’ real estate market.
Buying Vs. Building
Different homes are eco-friendly in different factors, but all of them are equipped with one common thing – efficiency. Well, the efficiency of the home is the actually the key. Energy efficient features of an eco-home are not just a green choice but it also helps you save money. Yes, new homes may be considered more eco-friendly as compared to older homes because they can be outfitted with energy efficient appliances, low VOC paints, as well as low flow shower heads. In addition to that, building a new home rather than purchasing one may mean that you have the option to choose what eco-friendly features you want.
Eco-Renovation
If you are not into building a new eco-friendly home, buying one that is not eco-friendly and having some major renovations to make it an eco home is also an option. However, either option can be pricey. Even though you’re going to realize major cost savings in the future, you will pay more money for buying or building a green eco-friendly home instead of standard one. Purchasing an existing house – especially one foreclosure property – will cost you less initially, but you must also consider the potential burdensome factors and cost of your eco-friendly renovation.
Non-Eco Priorities
There are also other priorities that you should take into careful consideration- is living in a great school district essential to you? How about the proximity to facilities, work, recreation, and restaurants? How about your budget? If you want to live in an eco-friendly home, but you have to live close downtown and if you have concerns regarding your limited budget, then your plan may need to be postponed and deferred until your retirement. Do some research, plan carefully, and consider all the necessary factors.
Consider Relocation
If an eco-friendly home is what you are after, then you may need to consider relocating to another place or region. So, if your research appears fruitless, consider focusing your sights to a place that has lots to offer.
Looking For A Green Real Estate Agent
It is always best to look for a reliable realtor who can help and assist you in finding that perfect home for you and your family. It is even better if this person also specialized in an eco-friendly listing.
