It’s easy to get excited when a home comes with solar panels already installed—after all, someone else paid the upfront cost, right? Not so fast.

Solar systems come with strings attached:

• Leases and PPAs – You may be required to assume the contract, with fixed payments lasting 15–25 years.
• Warranties – Some warranties transfer, others don’t. If equipment fails, you might be stuck with a big bill.
• Aging equipment – Panels don’t last forever. If they’re near the end of their useful life, you may be inheriting a future replacement cost.

Don’t assume solar = savings. Do your homework: read the contracts, confirm the age of the equipment, and ask whether it’s paid off.

House Karma experts know the right questions to ask, and we’ll help you understand whether the solar setup is a true asset—or a financial headache waiting to happen.