As a trusted provider of solar solutions, BuiltMX is proud to present this four-part series. We are committed to providing honest sales and helping customers understand the details of their solar panel purchase. Avoid being taken advantage of by pushy salesmen and become informed before investing in solar energy.
View the other parts:
- Part 1 (Mistakes of the Tax Rebate)
- Part 2 (The Cost of Detach & Reset)
- Part 4 (Can I take my panels with me?)
Inexperienced Solar Salesmen
Most solar sales professionals that knock on your door are typically between the ages of 18 and 22. Most of the time these young professionals are not able to properly explain the tax rebate. This results in deals that end up hurting the homeowner.
It is also common for these young professionals to not consider the additional costs of adding solar panels to an older roof. This could create an additional bill between $5600 – $8400 for the homeowner. You can learn more about that in part two of our series (The Cost of Detach & Reset).
Homeowners should beware of salespeople who push a sale through without considering the age of their roof. This can cause them to miss out on getting a brand new roof at 0 down and paying for it over 25 years, along with their solar system financed in the same loan. Instead, they may be stuck paying for a costly detach and reset out of pocket. To avoid this, homeowners should look for experienced salespeople who will prioritize their interests and work with them to get a low-interest loan that includes both their new roof and solar system at $0 down. In this way, they can use the money they already spend on electricity to pay off both items month over month.
Most young professionals in the solar industry have no roofing experience. They typically forget to give you the option to upgrade your roof at the time of new solar. This will increase the value of your home and cost you zero out of pocket. Contact us to learn more.
At BuiltMX, our experienced business and sales professionals are here to help you make sense of the regulations and variables surrounding solar. We will provide candid advice
