Selling in CT or NY? Utility Questions Buyers Ask

As heating season begins, buyers touring homes in Connecticut and New York want to know what a house costs to run. After the tour, the heating question usually comes next.

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

What Do Utilities Cost Throughout the Year?

Providers vary by area. In Connecticut, electricity comes from Eversource or United Illuminating. In Westchester and Putnam, many homes are served by Con Edison or NYSEG. Download a year of billing history from your online accounts. If you're on a budget plan or with a third-party energy supplier, mention it. Usage in kilowatt-hours and therms is often more useful than dollars.

How Is the Home Heated?

Many homes in the region heat with oil or propane. Share delivery records with gallons and dates, and note tank age, location, and ownership. Buyers often ask about buried oil tanks in older homes. Homes with gas, heat pumps, or geothermal should share service records. Lifespan and sizing questions belong with a licensed technician or the buyer's inspector.

Have You Made Improvements?

Insulation, new windows, a heat pump, or an oil-to-gas conversion are worth describing. Share invoices and any rebate paperwork from Energize Connecticut or NYSERDA programs. Avoid promising savings.

How Are Water and Sewer Handled?

Many homes in the region use private wells and septic systems. Buyers will want recent water tests, septic pumping dates, and well pump age. Homes on public water and sewer should share billing details.

Are There Comfort Problems?

A drafty older window, a cold room over the garage, or a basement that gets damp is worth describing. Share what you've done. Disclosure rules differ between Connecticut and New York, so talk with us about what applies.

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 electricity in Westchester County?

Many homes are served by Con Edison, and some northern areas by NYSEG.

Should I disclose a buried oil tank?

Yes. Share what you know about its age, location, and status.

How do I show oil heating costs?

Share delivery records with gallons and dates.

Are disclosure rules different in CT and NY?

Yes. Each state has its own requirements.

Should I share well water tests?

Yes, recent results help buyers.

Do I have to share utility bills?

It isn't required, but many buyers ask.