Selling on the Main Line? Utility Questions Buyers Ask

As the season turns, buyers touring homes from Narberth to Paoli are thinking about heating costs. Many Main Line homes are larger and older, and after the tour, buyers will ask what the house costs to run.

Clear, accurate answers help. These are the questions Main Line sellers commonly hear.

What Do Utilities Cost Throughout the Year?

Many Main Line homes receive electricity and natural gas from PECO. Download a year of billing history from your online account to show the seasonal pattern. If you're on budget billing, mention it. If you've chosen an energy supplier under Pennsylvania's choice program, note it, since buyers can choose their own.

Your bills reflect your household's habits, including which rooms you heat and how. They aren't a forecast for the next owner.

How Is the Home Heated?

Older Main Line homes often have boilers with radiators, sometimes fueled by oil. Share the system type, fuel, age, and service history. For oil, share delivery records and the tank's age and location. Many homes have separate systems for different floors or zones. Lifespan and sizing questions belong with a licensed technician or the buyer's inspector.

Have You Made Improvements?

Storm windows, attic insulation, a conversion from oil to gas, or a new boiler are worth describing. Share what was done, when, and by whom. Avoid promising savings.

How Are Water and Sewer Handled?

Many homes receive water from Aqua Pennsylvania and sewer from the township. Note the provider and billing cycle.

Are There Comfort Problems?

A third-floor room that runs warm, a sunroom that's cool in winter, or radiators that heat unevenly are worth describing accurately. Share what you've done. Pennsylvania requires a seller disclosure, so talk with us.

If you're preparing to sell, ask us which running-cost information would be useful to have ready for buyers considering your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who provides utilities on the Main Line?

Many homes use PECO for electric and gas and Aqua Pennsylvania for water.

Should I share oil tank details?

Yes. Note age and location, especially for buried tanks.

Do buyers ask about converting oil to gas?

Often. Share any conversion history or what you know about gas service on your street.

Should I mention uneven radiator heat?

Yes, describe it and what you've done.

Should I promise energy savings?

No. Describe the work instead.

Do I have to share utility bills?

It isn't required, but many buyers ask.