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Most of the year, Chris Chopik can be seen cruising around on his distinctive neon-green Strida, meeting clients at properties around Toronto. By going car-free, he says, he saves nearly five tonnes of CO2 a year. "It may seem weird, but…it's been very positive despite the logistical challenges. When you're in a car, you don't really experience neighbourhoods—the smell of the air and the demeanour of the people—in the same way. I say that house-hunting, like life, is better by bike, and I believe that. I love working with people in the context of real estate, but not if we have to do it in an SUV and drive up to [the distant] suburbs.”

Chopik encourages colleagues to find something they're passionate about—whether it's greener gardening, eco-technology or non-toxic playgrounds—and turning it into a vehicle for connecting with people. “Pick the thing you really like and use that as your wedge and go for it.”

When working with clients, Chopik seeks homes that reduce their transportation time. “Quality of life matters. If you're spending an hour each way commuting to work, that's 10 hours a week, or six weeks every year, spent sitting in your car, and in my view, that sucks.” (When snow forces him to leave his bike at home, Chopik depends on public transit and occasionally AutoShare, a car-sharing program.)



Chris Chopik is known as a sought after expert, witer and speaker on green real estate issues. First and foremost he is a Toronto based Realtor where he works with clients to achieve Quality of Life objectives with a unique process that helps you recover time and money through real estate.

"I care about my neighbourhood, the communities I work in and the people that are part of my life. I believe that my unique methodology for real estate and life offers a new perspective on real estate service. My business is helping you achieving a quality of life objective though real estate."

Chris is a tireless advocate for time of sale home energy labeling, Safe Streets for all users, Urban Forest issues, Renewable Energy and Quality of Life. In his real estate business he helps clients choose locations that reduce car dependency and free time for other more pleasurable pursuits. When teaching at the Toronto Real Estate Board Chris encourages his fellow Realtors to become "agents of change", by communicating that "future friendly houses are worth more", printing on FSC and post consumer recycled paper and becoming a Carbon Neutral Agent™.

Chris is an active community member. He has served as a volunteer on several boards and advisory committees including LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests), Toronto Real Estate Board's Green Task Force, Green Enterprise Ontario (GET), Conservation Council of Ontario, West Toronto Initiative for Solar Energy, Toronto Solar Round Table, Green Neighbours Community Action in Ward 21, Power To Choose, Pledge To Green, Green Energy Act Alliance Member, Producer of the Strawberries and Asparagus Festival and Toronto Green Award Judge.

If you are interested in engaging Chris as a Realtor please contact Bosley Real Estate Limited, Brokerage at 416.481.6137. For other inquiries please e-mail or call Chris directly at 416.993.4870 or chris at evolutiongreen.com