Is It Worth Paying More for an Eco-Friendly Home If You Plan to Sell Later?

I’ve actually seen a bit of both sides. In one of the newer developments near me, they marketed the homes as “eco-luxury”—solar panels, smart thermostats, rainwater collection, all that jazz. They were definitely pricier than similar homes nearby, but at open houses, people seemed more interested in the quartz countertops and fancy lighting than the energy ratings. I remember one guy literally saying, “Solar is cool, but check out this wine fridge.”

That said, there was a bidding war on one of the houses with a Tesla Powerwall and a super sleek EV charger. Maybe it’s just certain buyers? Or maybe it’s like you mentioned:

“sometimes I wonder if we’re still a few years away from these upgrades being seen as must-haves instead of nice-to-haves.”