{"id":12738,"date":"2024-08-26T04:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T11:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=12738"},"modified":"2025-11-12T18:29:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T02:29:59","slug":"selling-a-house-with-leased-solar-panels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-with-leased-solar-panels\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House with Leased Solar Panels? Follow This Game Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

A solar lease gave you the opportunity to run on sun without having to pay the $25,595-$33,763<\/a> that it costs to install panels in one fell swoop. You\u2019ve saved energy, lowered your utility bills, and felt the undeniable pleasure of sharing these perks when the topic of solar came up with anyone who would listen.<\/p>\n

Now, you\u2019re ready to sell your house<\/a> and suddenly, your leased solar panels are looking more like a speed bump than a green light. You wonder, \u201cJust how much will my solar lease impact my home sale?\u201d<\/p>\n

Here, we\u2019ll cover your options and how to communicate the benefits of solar power to prospective buyers. For added expertise, our guide features advice from top real estate agent Elmer Morales, who has almost two decades of experience selling homes with solar panels in Ontario, CA, the state leading the way in solar energy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Selling a Home with Solar Panels? Partner with a Top Agent<\/h3>\n

If you’re selling a home with solar panels, consult with a top local real estate agent about the best way to proceed. An experienced agent will understand the ins and outs of selling a home with solar panels in your market, know how to find the right buyer, and help you get top dollar.<\/p>\n \n

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Decide whether to transfer or buy out your solar lease<\/h2>\n

When selling a home with leased solar panels<\/a>, you must either transfer the lease to your home buyers or purchase the panels from the solar company to conclude the lease early. Both options have their pros and cons<\/a> so you\u2019ll need to review the terms and conditions of your contract to evaluate which is best for your particular situation.

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Transfer your solar lease to eliminate extra costs when selling<\/h3>\n

Transferring your solar lease gets you off the hook for any payments owed in the remaining duration of the lease. The process of transferring the lease is fairly straightforward but does require a reasonable amount of coordination between all parties involved in the transaction: you, your real estate agent, the solar company, the buyer, the buyer\u2019s real estate agent, and even the buyer\u2019s mortgage lender.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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