PV Gap

Darrell Said:

Impact of solar panels on resale value in Pennsylvania.?

We Answered:

I'd recommend talking to a real estate agent. It could raise or lower your home's value. It could raise it from an energy saving standpoint. But it could also lower it from an eyesore standpoint. The one housing complex I was in wouldn't even allow solar panels on the houses from an eyesore standpoint. So first I would start off by checking with the housing development, they may have rules that you can't even put them on your house. Then I'd check with a real estate agent. If both say ok, then I'd put them where they are as non-visible as possible. You don't want them on the road side of the house. The road view is the selling view of the house and it is the first thing that people see when they drive up to your house when it is up for sale. First impressions are BIG. In a store, it is the for 0.5 seconds that sell a person on a product. If that carries over on houses, it means that can eliminate your house before they even enter the door.

Barbara Said:

will adding solar power to my home increase value?

We Answered:

yes in the long term - when you sell the home you can remind buyers that the solar is lowering utility bills - this Can lead to more buyer interest

Sharon Said:

Do solar panels increase the value of your home? about how much?

We Answered:

if you add $10,000 worth of panels, your house will be worth, $5000 more. MOST taxing authorities do not collect taxes on solar panels, yet.