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Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

If they buyer asks, the we will ask the seller.  Sometimes they agree and other times it is more difficult, or they never get around to getting it.  I don't agree to it.  I tell them that I will check with the seller and see if I can get it for them.  That way, it doesn't put me on the spot, if I can't get it.

May 31, 2015 11:29 AM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Raoul - I would certainly ask the sellers for this information, and try to accommodate any request from the buyer.

May 31, 2015 04:52 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Many Buyers ask for this information so I just fill out my own form and upload it into the MLS under Associated Documents.

May 31, 2015 03:24 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Raoul Loustaunau - well, some buyers want little more information - even when it is not significant for us - we should make the arrangements to provide it. Just my two cents.

May 31, 2015 02:10 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I also provide the information and most sellers will gladly give it. On the flip side a buyer has a right to ask and even our electric department will give them the data.

May 31, 2015 01:19 PM
Rainmaker
400,356
Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

I think it's a reasonable request and most, if not all sellers are happy to accommodate.

May 31, 2015 10:04 AM
Ambassador
1,452,869
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

It is a given up here.  We want to see all the energy costs for the home because it is no longer "Can you afford to BUY the home, but can you afford to LIVE in the home"?   The difference in energy costs between two similar homes can be the deciding factor for some Buyers.

Of course I do explain that we don't all live the same way.  Some want the heat cranked up others want the air conditioning blasting.  Some will have a family of 5 taking 3 showers a day each . . .  

May 31, 2015 07:14 AM
Rainer
216,904
Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

Our utility bills show the activity of the last 12 months on it, so all you would have to do is show recent bill and that would give them the info they want.  I don't see anything wrong with it. 

May 31, 2015 07:07 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

It's not up to me to provide it, but I would share the request with the seller. I think 12 months is a lot to ask for...more commonly, buyers will ask for rough estimates.

May 31, 2015 06:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Definitely.  I designed and built a home years ago with energy saving in mind.

I tell the solar hawkers how much I spend a year on utilties. I did the last house sold and buyers are impressed.

May 31, 2015 05:08 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Maybe, at least I will give them the average.

Jan 18, 2019 07:47 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

What Larry said

Jun 25, 2016 09:30 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I never had such request. Some buyers do ask about 'average' utilities expenses. It is up to your seller: to agree or not. Btw, in my area, the utility bill usually show average use through the year for that specific account. So one month is more than enough to get an idea. But what will happen if a new homeowner is using A/C 24/7 and a previous owner never turned it on?

Jun 02, 2015 05:09 PM
Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

I'll ask the seller but no guarantees.

May 31, 2015 11:11 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

That would be a sellers call.  If the seller has no probelm then why not.

May 31, 2015 10:17 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I'm not sure what not providing this information would accomplish. An interested buyer wants to know the operating costs of a home... and I've never had a seller refuse to provide information when asked by a serious prospective buyer.

May 31, 2015 09:37 PM