It's pretty uncommon, although they sometimes ask for the average costs

Not very often, as many of our buyers are either snowbirds (meaning they are not here 12 months out of the year), or they are living alone (widows or widowers).  Their bills are usually very reasonable Praful Thakkar.  So a very few have asked, not most of the people. 

Never, that is yet.  Who knows what the day will bring.

We provide a cost to own estimate on all our condo listings. It is quite common here in this market.

Electric bills for the most recent 3 months are required as part of our standard disclosure when in escrow. 

Pretty common up here regardless of highend or first time buyers.  When you deal with our weather extremes, heating and cooling costs help determine the insulation factor and quality build of homes.  We typically ask for 12 months of energy costs.  When looking at 2 homes of equal price and features, energy costs come into play and can determine the better home.

It's very common..I get the utility bills for the year up front when I list a home for this reason..over the objection before it's brought up!

Maybe, 10% of the time; more often than not the request is from first time buyers and those buying townhomes or condos.

Good morning Praful. It is not that uncommon, I hear folks mention to me that they asked.

We have buyers ask for utility costs quite often. It is not that unusual. 

Not very often.

It happens fairly often. I think some buyers ask because they believe they're being thorough by asking the utility costs question. I've never seen a transaction fall apart over utility costs of the seller.

I just tell them to call the utility company and get a history on the home.

Pretty much every time if they intend to make an offer.

About 30% of the time. 

I've had it asked twice and refused 100% of the time.  If a buyer's agent asks me I refuse straight out (I have that authority).  If my buyer asks, I talk common sense and they agree that the request was silly.

No two families will have the same needs, temperature likes, cooking, usage, etc.

I'd say never. Some people ask about numbers, but no one ever asked about actual bills. 

I get asked for the amount the sellers may pay, but never have been asked for the bills themselves.

Many sellers include this information with their disclosures, but not too often do buyers ask.

About 50% of the time, I'd say.

We alway request utility bills from sellers when representing buyers in San Diego.

     Tallahassee city limits, the bills are on public record and can be accessed online.   The County may use Talquin electric, not public record, you have to ask the Seller.

  I caution Buyers that lifestyle, number of people in the household, and other factors can affect utility costs.  It's better to get an Energy Audit to estimate your future utility costs.

Not often.  At times the seller will have that info for buyers to review.

Very uncommon and only when the buyer requests specific knowledge of the costs of i.e. owning a pool etc..

Not very often, they do ask about utility cost in general though.

It comes up about 35% of the time with my clients, more on houses or large lot properties than condos. 

Duke energy bills are publicly accessible in Pinellas County FL.

However, those homes promoting energy efficiency somehow manage to leave a utility bill on the counter or in the folder to substantiate the feature.

 I take care to advise, as you can see, this house is occupied by former New Yorkers, two adults, three kids and what appears to be a golden retriever all able to enjoy a heated pool and a house at 72 degrees. Do you think their bills will be the same as yours?

Of course I know the bill will run around $400 a month if they keep the sliders closed most of the time, but it is quite irrelevant for this downsizing couple.

It is common, by i do warn buyers the size of your family, if there is a stay at home parent all affect cost. I have a seller who likes it 75 degrees all winter, their heating bill is through the roof

rarely

This is not a frequent request.

Not for the actual bill but have on occasion asked for average costs -- it can vary based on household size and personal habits.    

I suggest they request information for the gardening or pool service unless they already have a preferred vendor in the area.  

Not often enough. Ironically, the purchasers of my home contacted me last evening after one year of ownership to ask that very question.

In Montgomery Co, Md they are required to be disclosed, Most perspective Buyers in the DMV area usually ask for them if not required.

Not often.

Are you asking this question from India?  People like to gte a ballpark of what utilities will cost.  I always tell the buyers that everybody uses them differently.

I love when I get "the owner is elderly and loves the heat turned to 80 all the time" from the listing agent.  At times it is true.