{"id":3036,"date":"2019-05-31T11:31:45","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T18:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westernsolarinc.com\/?p=3036"},"modified":"2021-03-23T11:29:41","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T18:29:41","slug":"selling-a-home-with-solar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westernsolarinc.com\/selling-a-home-with-solar\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling Your Solar Home? Here Are a Few Things to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"
Once you’ve decided to sell your home, you have the task of finding a compatible real estate agent or Realtor\u00ae. The selling agent should understand the value associated with a homes amenities and be able to appropriately communicate information to potential buyers. For homeowners with PV solar systems, this means seeking out a real estate agent who understands sustainability, energy efficiency, and green building practices. <\/span><\/p>\n How do you find a knowledgeable real estate agent with experience selling homes with existing solar systems? What can you do to help market your solar system to prospective buyers?<\/b><\/p>\n As residential solar installations have increased over the years, the number of homes being sold with solar already installed is also on the rise. Studies from The National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Berkeley Lab have shown that homes with PV solar systems sell faster and for a premium<\/a> compared to homes without. A recent Zillow analysis<\/a> found that on average, U.S. homes with solar sell at a premium of 4.1% compared to homes without. With the average sale price for homes in Bellingham around $400,000, that 4.1% premium has the potential to increase your sale price upwards of $16,000.<\/span><\/p>\n There is now a niche market for prospective buyers who are specifically looking for homes with pre-existing PV systems. Like any new market, there are challenges associated with access to information and proper training. When interviewing potential real estate professionals, make sure to ask if they have taken any courses that further their knowledge of green building practices or solar electric systems.<\/span><\/p>\nUnderstanding a Niche Market<\/h4>\n