So I learned today that house appraisers are biased against solar (at least the one who came to my house). He absolutely won't include any extra value to the house for having solar despite covering 50-70% of our electric usage including EVs.
(Hint: he's bad at his job)
1/n
Appraiser asked how much I paid for solar & said "you'll never earn that back" & they would only last 20 yrs (they're literally warrantied for 30yrs).
He's spouting solar disinfo & is convinced most people won't want it, so it has no value (tell me you're MAGA without telling me you're MAGA).
2/n
Me: Free electricity has no value? With today's rates?
Him: 🤷♂️ Not in PA.
PA is notoriously low-solar adoption and a heavy gas/coal state. But also some of the highest electric rates, so...?
A quick online search...
3/n
...turns out that actually PA is same as everywhere else, people pay more for solar homes.
"A study by the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® found that Solar Panels Increase Property value in PA & sell for 3.73% more, adding an avg of $16,377 to their price"
4/n
https://www.parealtors.org/blog/study-shows-solar-panels-increase-home-value/
LOL...dude it's literally your job to know this...
This actually might be a GREAT test. See how much this guy appraises the house, knowing he's intentionally discounting the solar+battery system, then see how much it sells for to a person who actually values free electricity.
5/n
@susankayequinn sounds like your muni doesnt want the tax money 🤷♀️😉
"hey, the assessor put this value on it. not paying a dime more in taxes"
@susankayequinn ohhh okay 😅 aww
still seems pretty bad at his job as you pointed out 😂
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