Solar In the Deal

Traditionally, selling a home with solar often creates headaches during the transaction. Homes with solar are often undervalued, underdisclosed, and misunderstood during the buying or selling process.

Beneath the solar boom lies a "broken process" where these issues arise due to a lack of clear data, proper disclosures, and professional expertise. This leads to challenges like incomplete disclosures and missed opportunities to capture the home's full equity from solar upgrades.

For Buyer's Agents

About Solar Inspection Report

The Sprk Solar Inspection Report is the only way to truly identify the condition and health of a solar system. Solar inspections are conducted by trained home inspectors and reviewed and verified for accuracy by Sprk.

It identifies potential safety issues, verifies production performance, and ensures all system components are installed and functioning correctly.

Ideal for:

Home buyers verifying the functionality of a solar system before purchase
Listing agents demonstrating system health before listing for sale
Homeowners confirming system health if solar is performing as expected or promised
Homeowners and contractors verifying that solar was reinstalled correctly after roof work

Buyer Transfer Checklist

What It Shows

Steps to complete the solar transfer during and after the escrow

Why It Matters

Guides buyers through a smooth and documented solar handover.

Safety and Quality

What It Shows

NEC labeling compliance
Panel and wire configuration
Fire code setbacks and pest proofing
Signs of damage and improper installation

Why It Matters

Ensures the system is safe and free from preventable hazards

Solar Energy Storage

What It Shows

Battery storage presence, capacity and condition
Net metering configuration

Why It Matters

Verifies the capability of the backup power and proper utility integration.

Solar System Production

What It Shows

Monthly and annual production values
Panel orientation
Monitoring and breaker configuration checks

Why It Matters

Confirms the system is producing as expected.

Solar System Remaining Life

What It Shows

Estimated Years Left for Panels and Inverters
Life cycle chart with replacement intervals

Why It Matters

Helps buyers and owners budget for replacement.

Solar Systems Summary

What It Shows

System size, overall score and letter grade
Scores for remaining life, production, storage, and safety/quality

Why It Matters

Gives an at-a-glance overview of the system’s health for quick decision-making.

Comprehensive Home Inspections

The biggest investment in your life deserves a closer look.

For Listing Agents

The Solar Listing Report

Protects buyers from unexpectedly inheriting under performing systems
Gives sellers documentation to support market value and build trust
Helps buyers hold lease companies accountable for maintaining system performance
Guides buyers on where to turn for support in the event of system issues

The Solar Appraisal Certificate

Enables accurate, higher valuations
Builds lender and buyer confidence
Positions the home as a premium, energy-efficient property
Prevents undervaluation and deal fallout
Supports proactive marketing by agents