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Solar Inspection vs. Home Inspection: What’s Actually Different
Why a general home inspection doesn't tell you whether the solar works.
Net meteringWhat Happens to Net Metering When a California Home Is Sold?
The rules differ by program, and one of them is widely misreported.
SellersSelling a Home With Leased Solar
Where lease and PPA transfers actually stall, and how to get ahead of them.
BuyersBuying a Home With Solar: What to Check Before Contingencies Come Off
A practical sequence for the inspection period.
MonitoringSolar Monitoring and Home Sales: The Account Nobody Transfers
Why the monitoring account matters, and what happens when it's forgotten.
Orphaned systemsWhat Happens When the Original Solar Installer Is Out of Business?
Workmanship warranties die with the company. Equipment warranties usually don't.
DocumentationSolar Agreements and Missing Documentation: Who Actually Holds What
The five documents that hold up closings, and where each one really lives.
StorageBatteries and California Real Estate Transactions
Storage adds value, complexity and a second set of paperwork.
TimingWhen to Order a Solar Inspection During Escrow
Early in the inspection period — and why the default 17 days is tighter than it looks.
EquipmentUnderstanding Solar Equipment During a Home Purchase
What the hardware on the roof actually is, in plain terms.
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