Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Sell a Home With Solar

Realtors often think of solar as a four-letter word. So how do we change that? Today’s episode was recorded live in front of an audience and features two guests:John Nichols is a realtor with Lokation Real Estate who has had some frustrating experiences with solar energy systems during home transactions.Kate Collardson has two decades in the solar industry under her belt, and now runs a solar inspection and service business that helps give home-buyers peace of mind.If you own solar, want to own solar, or might someday buy or sell a house that has solar on the roof, this is for you.Listen to this episode here, or on:YouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyConnect with John on LinkedIn here.Connect with Kate on LinkedIn here.Watch Kate’s first appearance on the show here: We Can Fix Solar’s Recycling Problem.Expect to learn:Why a paid-off solar system can add $10,000 to $30,000 to a home’s appraised value.The single most important thing to demand before you buy a house with solar panels.How you can find service and production records for solar panels on homes (even if the company that installed them is out of business).More like this from the archives:How We Fix The Solar Service Crisis: Sean SwentekHow Any Homeowner Can Choose the Right Solar Company: Laura GutierrezMy Experience Going Solar With a Great Local Installer: Thomas Crookham