In a recent survey conducted by Royal LePage in October, 88% of Canadians want a “greener” home.

So what’s this mean?

Well, if you’re thinking about selling your home, you may want to consider improving its green features. With 72% of buyers favouring the more eco-friendly home, features like the following can add value to your home, not to mention increase its sale price:

energy-saving appliances in the kitchen

engineered flooring for durability

lower watt bulbs

water conserving toilets and taps

good insulation in the walls and around windows to save on heating costs in the winter and cooling costs in the summer

63% surveyed mentioned they would pay more for a greener home. But paying more for a home just for its green features doesn’t just mean buyers are concerned about the environment, though. In the long run, paying more now can mean savings on utilities in the long run.

The survey, called the Royal LePage Eco Home Survey, polled 1,266 Canadians, 18 years and older, across the country.

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