OVERLOOKING YOUR ROOF—DON’T!
When selling your home, you want to make sure that everything is in working order and in perfect condition. Considering that, do not overlook your roof as if it is not the literal roof over your heads. Overlooking your roof: don’t do it! DECIDING ONWHETHER YOUR ROOF NEEDS TO BE FIXED Now that you’re paying attention to your roof, you’ll need to figure out what you actually have to do with it. The best way to decide whether you need your roof repaired or replaced before putting it up for sale is to look at the current market, check into the sales activity in your general area, and take a good look at your home. In taking this good look, spend some time on the roof. Have a local service provider go up and take a good look to see if roofing issues could raise any problems with potential buyers. If the inspection comes back with potential issues regarding your roof, whether minor or major, you need to make a decision. The firm who did the inspection could probably tell you what it would cost to have it repaired, and may even be qualified to do it. Or, you could bring in a roofing expert to get an estimate. In any event, ensure that you speakwith at least three different providers, as the costs tend to varywidely. Once you know the total costs and have estimates in hand, you can then look at your budget to see whether you can afford it. If not, be ready to warn each buyer who comes to view your home that the roof does need some work. You will also need to be prepared to adjust the selling price as well, since the buyer and new homeowner will be the one paying the costs of that new roof. Otherwise, have the repairs done as soon as possible to ensure that the condition of your roof does not worsen, and adjust your selling price to factor the value of the repairs into the overall price. Homes that are upgraded, have gotten all the necessary repairs, and are
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