Selling a House with Solar

Selling a Home with Solar PV

If you have a home with solar (or other energy efficient/green elements), please review the information below. You can also call or email me for a packet to help you with your future sale.

It can seem daunting because there are so many details, but the checklist can help. I can step you through your rights as the homeowner, which information to gather before listing, questions to ask the agent (if it isn’t me!), information to provide a buyer, information to provide the buyer’s lender, and access to the appropriate documents.

Homeowner Checklist

Choose a qualified Realtor®. You can look up agents with GREEN or EcoBroker designations here: GreenResourceCouncil.org, EcoBroker.com
Ask the agent about their knowledge of selling solar.
Gather your solar installation information. You should have these items specifically: installation company name and contact info, panel manufacturer name, size of system, date installed, warranty period, permit information and schematics.
If your system was leased, pull all lease documents: lease carrier, terms, payment amount, remaining payments, lease end date.
Collect at least four utility bills from past 12 months.
Fill out the Green Disclosure, if applicable (Colorado Real Estate Commission form).
Fill out Page 3 of the Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum (Appraisal Institute form).
If leased, choose title representative that is familiar with lease transfers.
Make sure your agent has added your solar details to the Green Fields in the MLS.
Create marketing materials that include solar information and utility bill data – make sure this is accessible and visible during open houses/showings.
When an offer on your home is received, contact buyer’s lender if solar is leased to make sure buyer qualifies to assume lease.
When an offer on your home is received, verify lender knows how to request a qualified appraiser.

Buyer’s Letter
Lender’s Letter
Green Disclosure (Colorado Real Estate Commission Form)
Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum (Appraisal Institute Form)

I am always available to help out, get in touch with me any time, or shoot me an email.

Solar: Sellers