Yes, but in a good way! In a 2015 study by the United States Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, researchers analyzed 22,000 home sales across eight states and concluded that buyers are consistently willing to pay more for homes with owned solar systems.
Financing options for solar are becoming more popular and are a trustworthy solution for customers that don't want to use cash. Homeowners selling their homes with a solar loan typically include the remaining payments on the loan in the listing price. Solar leases may make sense for some customers, but to own the system, whether through a cash purchase or financing option, brings the most added value to the home.
Solar installers such as Sullivan Solar Power have made it very easy to inherit or purchase an owned solar power system home; all warranties stay with the house, as well as any servicing, net metering benefits, and production guarantees. Please read our blog for more information on this topic!