Does Opendoor buy homes with solar panels?
Yes — Opendoor buys homes with solar. Because solar setups vary so much from home to home, what's required depends on your specific system and how it's paid for.
Please note: Every solar setup is different, so solar requirements are handled case by case. This is a general guide — your Opendoor advisor will confirm the exact requirements for your home.
What counts as "solar"?
More than a full rooftop system. Any of these counts as a solar-related system we'll need to review: a complete rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system, a pool-heating system with roof panels, one or two panels powering a water heater or attic fan, a self-installed (DIY) system, or a panel connected to the AC condenser unit.
The key requirement: owned at closing
Opendoor requires the solar system to be owned at closing. What that takes depends on how your panels are paid for:
- Owned (paid off) — provide proof of a zero balance. Owned systems transfer with the home.
- Financed (solar loan) — the loan is typically paid off at or before closing, often from your sale proceeds, so the system is owned free and clear.
- Leased or PPA — the lease or power purchase agreement generally must be bought out at closing so the system transfers owned.
You're responsible for the full payoff cost, and Opendoor can't close without the balance paid in full or proof of a zero balance. Some providers also require an account or warranty transfer when the home is sold.
Get the full checklist
Solar can affect your closing timeline — plan for at least 30 days, and start gathering documents early. For the complete list of documents, payoff steps, and special situations (out-of-business providers, new builds, previous-owner installs, and more), see Can I sell my home to Opendoor if it has solar panels?.
Still have questions?
Call 888-352-7075 or email support@opendoor.com.