overall in great condition have the necessary potential to sell faster and for more money than their worse-maintained counterparts. As an added step, have a roofing specialist conduct a maintenance service and certify your roof for an additional four to five years. Once you have this certification, you will be able to show potential buyers that they will not have to worry about issues with the roof for the duration of the guaranteed period. REPLACING THE OLDWINDOWS IN YOUR HOME Many homeowners overlook the importance of replacing their old windows when it comes to renovating, upgrading, and improving the home before putting it on the market. Old, outdated windows should be replaced with new ones for the purposes of energy efficiency, safety, and security. Even though replacing all your old windows may be costly, depending on how large your home is, the dimensions of the windows that are needed, and the total number of windows that need to be replaced, it’s a task that is worth it when contemplating the sale of a house. Windows that are aged well past their prime become a burglary risk, as theywill no doubt be easier to breach, andwill be a target for opportunistic criminals. Old windows are easy to spot, especially on a street of houses that all have new, updated ones. You can also expect a fair ROI on window replacement — approximately 70%. Buyers want to see amodern, up-to-date aesthetic when they are shopping around for a new home. To further that impression, improved and up-to- date windows are an absolutemust before your home goes on themarket. BEAUTIFYING YOUR BACKYARD FOR A BETTER HOME VALUE The backyard is also often overlooked as a crucial part of your home, especially from a buyer’s point of view. This is where the family will play with pets or their children, have barbecues, entertain friends or family
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