Energy Efficient Items to Add Value to Your Rancho Cucamonga Home

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When working with buyers and sellers, one common question we get is, "How do energy efficient items affect my home value?"

Add a solar electrical system. You can buy or lease a solar system. If you do lease the solar system, the appraiser cannot get any value for the system on the appraisal report because the system is considered personal property. However, there will be a UCC filing on the title report if you choose to sell your home or refinance it.

If you choose to sell the home, the solar system lease will have to be transferred or paid off. Before you lease a solar system, see how the solar company handles home sales so you know what to expect if you sell down the line.

There's also a program called the Home Energy Renovation Opportunity. This program has over 900 energy items you can add to your home. These items will be added to your property taxes and paid through the tax bill. Again, if you plan to sell your home, it's important to pay attention to the cost of these items. Some can be transferred through the sale, and some may need to be paid off at the time of the sale.

Hopefully, this answered a few basic questions about energy efficient items and home value. If you have further questions, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!