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Rainmaker
1,661,936
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Solar is a big deal in our sunny area.  

May 30, 2015 11:44 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I have never had any, but I like the idea.

Jan 16, 2019 06:28 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

It can be a problem for resale if it's leased...

Feb 11, 2018 04:18 AM
Rainer
368,326
Raoul Loustaunau
EXP REALTY - Phoenix, AZ
urhomefinder.com myvaluetoday.com

thank you guys for all the input and comments have a great month of June

May 31, 2015 04:48 AM
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5,049,033
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I do let them know when it's revealed in a listing since I find that many buyers, while they might like the idea of potential savings, do not want to take on the seller's lease. And solar adds no value to the appraisal

May 31, 2015 04:46 AM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Living in the "Sunshine State" it makes a lot of sense to consider solar. I am very pro-solar, however the cost is still so out there the payoff takes like a decade and I rarely (never) stay put that long.

If it is a client that bought their "forever" home the answer would be yes.

May 30, 2015 10:44 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

The dirty little secret about Photo Voltaic Cells in Florida is that when needed most, such as when a tropical storm takes down the power lines, the supply from  the cells is also disabled, a protection mandated to be included in the solid state converters in the PV system installed at the house.

PV Cells are a great ecological statement to make to your neighbors, but practically speaking, they won't be there to keep the lights on when you really need them.

May 30, 2015 10:11 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Raoul. There are some that have made the decision to put in solar, in early on most think it was a good idea.

May 30, 2015 07:28 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Solar used to be the "in" thing here in TN. It has lost favor.

May 30, 2015 07:06 PM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

It is a significant feature for homes sold here on Kauai. solar for water heating is standard here and full electrical supply through solar is considered a big plus.

May 30, 2015 06:28 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Raoul - I sold one home with solar panels and it was actually more difficult to sell, even though the leased panels were all paid for.

The cost is very expensive to save maybe a few hundred a year, a thousand at the most. Unless one plans on living in the same home for over 20 years, the cost does not warrant the monthly savings.

May 30, 2015 03:45 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

They ask for them. The leased panels are not worth the investment for energy misers.

May 30, 2015 01:18 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

The cost does not warrant the savings in my area so I wouldn't have them nor do i mention them.

May 30, 2015 01:05 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

No, the midwest is not solar panel educated, at least in my market.

May 30, 2015 12:48 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,482
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I have two homes right now with solar panels and buyers do like the savings.

May 30, 2015 09:38 AM
Rainmaker
969,888
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

I'm not for Solar Panels. I do not mention to my clients. 

May 30, 2015 09:21 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I have not seen any house with solal panels .

May 30, 2015 08:58 AM