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Sprk Solar Listing Report

The Key to Selling a Solar Home.

This interactive report is built to help agents and homeowners showcase the benefits of a solar home by clearly presenting solar ownership, savings, system details, and transfer guidance.

About This Report

The Sprk Solar Listing Report turns a home's solar and energy-efficient features into a clear, marketable advantage.

It compiles verified data about ownership, savings, and system details into a visually engaging, easy-to-share format that buyers, agents, appraisers, and lenders can understand at a glance.

It's designed for use during the listing and marketing stage of a solar home sale — making it easy to position the solar system as a premium feature that adds tangible value.

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Why This Report Matters in
Real Estate

  • Builds buyer confidence by clearly showing savings history and projected benefits.
  • Supports pricing strategy by demonstrating the financial impact of solar and energy features.
  • Speeds up closings by including transfer instructions, ownership details, and documentation links.
  • Strengthens appraisals by providing verified system and savings data.

How to Get This Report

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Who can generate it:

Sprk Certified Pros - Real Estate Agents, Home Inspectors, and Solar Professionals.

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How it's ordered:

Through your chosen certified pro or directly via Sprk (if applicable).

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Time to get report:

Sprk generates Solar Listing Reports in 24 hours or less after the Energy Assessment is submitted.

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Requirements:

Any solar loan, lease, or installation documents, plus a completed Sprk Energy Assessment.

What's Analyzed in This Report

The Sprk Solar Listing Report compiles verified data to clearly communicate the financial and efficiency benefits of a solar-powered home.

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Data Sources Include:

  • Local utility rates and tariff schedules
  • Data collected by trained Sprk Certified Professionals
  • Manufacturer specifications for installed equipment
  • National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) PVWatts solar production modeling
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Calculations Include:

  • Historic and projected solar savings
  • Potential home price impact of solar and energy improvements.
  • Expected energy bills and home energy efficiencies.

What's in the Report

Solar offset score

What It Shows:

  • Overall home energy efficiency rating (percentage)
  • Estimated monthly savings and 10-year projected savings
  • QR code linking to the online version of the report

Why It Matters:

Provides buyers with an immediate snapshot of the home’s energy performance and potential cost savings, setting the tone for the value of the solar system and green features.

Real Estate Summary

What It Shows:

  • Total projected savings over 1, 10, and 25 years
  • Estimated home price impact from solar and green feature
  • Side-by-side comparison of home energy performance with and without upgrades

Why It Matters:

Quantifies the financial benefit of the home’s solar and efficiency features in a way that supports pricing strategy, appraisals, and negotiations.

Home Energy Profile

What It Shows:

  • Estimated monthly utility bill without solar vs. with solar
  • Breakdown of energy sources and consumption
  • Major home systems impacting energy usage

Why It Matters:

Connects the solar system’s impact directly to lower monthly utility costs — a tangible benefit buyers can understand immediately.

D. Save with Green Features
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What It Shows:

  • List of installed green features beyond solar (e.g., smart thermostats, efficient windows, insulation)
  • Estimated annual savings from each feature
  • Efficiency ratings and descriptions

Why It Matters:

Demonstrates the home’s additional energy-saving assets, increasing its appeal and potential market value beyond just the solar system.

Installed Solar System

What It Shows:

  • Ownership type (owned, leased, or financed)
  • System size, age, and estimated monthly production
  • Estimated monthly and annual savings from solar

Why It Matters:

Confirms core system details buyers and appraisers need to understand the scope and impact of the solar investment.

Installed Solar Details

What It Shows:

  • Manufacturer and model of panels and inverters
  • Warranty information and installer details
  • Solar finance details

Why It Matters:

Provides the documentation and contacts needed for ongoing system operation, warranty claims, or service needs.

Green Feature Details

What It Shows:

  • Detailed specifications of installed green features
  • Quantity, type, and efficiency ratings for each

Why It Matters:

Helps appraisers and buyers see the cumulative energy and cost-saving value of the home’s efficiency features.

Projected Energy Savings

What It Shows:

  • Year-by-year savings projections for green features
  • Utility rate escalation factored in over a 50-year period

Why It Matters:

Demonstrates the long-term financial and environmental benefits of the home’s energy features.

Seller’s Transfer Checklist

What It Shows:

  • Steps for preparing the solar home for sale
  • Guidance on gathering documentation and scheduling inspections

Why It Matters:

Helps sellers avoid last-minute issues by preparing all solar-related information in advance.

Buyer’s Transfer Checklist

What It Shows:

  • Steps for understanding and transferring the solar system post-purchase
  • Instructions for warranty and monitoring setup

Why It Matters:

Gives buyers confidence and a clear plan for solar ownership after closing.