Solar Quote Red-Flag & Dealer Fee Auditor
Benchmark any proposal against true hardware wholesale costs and expose hidden financier origination points.
1. Enter Quote Parameters
Severe Overpricing Detected (+$16,575)
Significant hidden dealer origination fees or extreme contractor markup identified.
View True Bill of Materials Breakdown▼
The 4 Most Common Solar Contract Traps▼
1. The 2.99% APR Dealer Fee Trap: Sales reps claim you are getting a cheap loan, but the financier adds 30-45% to your principal upfront to buy down that rate.
2. 25-Year PPA Escalators: Contracts with 2.9% or 3.5% annual payment escalators quickly become more expensive than utility rates after year 8.
3. Fake Production Guarantees: Vague contracts that exclude weather degradation or fail to pay cash if panels underproduce.
4. Inability to Sell Your Home: Buyers frequently refuse to take over $35,000 PPA solar leases, forcing sellers to pay them off in cash before closing.
Direct Equipment Purchase Alternative (Save up to $15,000)▼
Instead of paying $35,000 to a turnkey marketing company, many US homeowners buy hardware directly from wholesale suppliers (like Signature Solar or EcoFlow) and hire a local licensed electrician for installation.