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title: "Redfin debuts 'Sunscore' tool to rate home sunlight exposure"
type: "News"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286047892.md"
description: "Redfin has launched a new tool called 'Sunscore' that rates homes based on their daily and seasonal sunlight exposure using 3D mapping. This tool is significant as nearly 70% of buyers believe sunlight impacts their satisfaction with a home, with 11% considering it essential. Additionally, the scores can aid in evaluating solar energy potential and long-term savings for homeowners."
datetime: "2026-05-12T06:45:18.000Z"
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# Redfin debuts 'Sunscore' tool to rate home sunlight exposure

New sunlight rating: Redfin's 'Sunscore' rates homes based on daily and seasonal sunlight exposure using 3D mapping. Why it matters: Nearly 70% of surveyed buyers say sunlight affects home satisfaction, with 11% calling it a non-negotiable feature. Beyond aesthetics: Scores can also help assess solar energy potential and long-term cost savings for homeowners.

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