08/26/2026
📣 Before you sign anything on solar panels…please hear this. 👇🏻
Many solar companies will tell you that when you sell your home, the buyer can simply “take over the payment.”
What they don’t tell you is that most buyers don’t WANT to.
In many cases, those panels come with a lien on your home. That means the lien must be satisfied before closing…and if the buyer won’t assume the loan, that means you’re stuck paying it off.
Another common claim we hear from solar panel salesmen is that solar panels increase your home’s value. As a full-time Realtor who has analyzed many property appraisals, I can say that’s usually not true.
It’s a sad but common fate of many sellers: We run the numbers and they realize they’re losing $30 - $40K at the sale because of a solar panel loan they still owe on. Solar panels might sound great upfront, but the resale reality usually leads to a disappointing result.
If you’re planning on selling your home ANY TIME in the near future, and considering solar panels, all we suggest is you do your homework.
Read every line of your contract, and ask the salesmen how it affects the resale of your home.
And if you want an honest answer of how it affects the resale of your home, ask a local Realtor.
If you don’t know someone, I’d be happy to help.
In fact, here’s my personal cell: (407) 947-9712
Future you will be thankful.
- Beau
