Getting Ready to Sell Your Home? Maximize Home Value with a Roof Replacement
February is right around the corner, which means we are a few months away from the heart of home sales season in Massachusetts. It is a competitive and busy time for any homeowner or home seller with flocks of competition in both directions. We find that any way a homeowner can get a leg up on another house, the more their home becomes desirable.
People nowadays don’t want a fixer upper and if they can buy a house that needs less work, that is a check in a box of theirs. If you are selling your home, optimize your selling potential with a roof replacement.
Top Reasons that Roof Replacement is a Good Idea prior to Selling:
- Boosting Curb Appeal: First impressions are everything. As a homeowner pulls up to your house for an open house, the exterior appearance means everything. A new roof can provide a fresh new look which can attract more home buyers and potentially leading to higher offers.
- Increasing Home Value: Many homeowners are prepared to put money in exterior upgrades when they buy a house. When your home has a new roof, its safe to say that the extra cash they planned on using after buying the house can now be put into the offer.
- Enhancing Energy Efficiency: Roofs that are 20-25 years old are not nearly as energy efficient as new roofs. A new roof will regulate indoor temperatures and reduce energy costs which can be a major win for home buyers.
The reasons are clear… you WILL have a leg up on competition with a newly installed roof on your roof. But, not every homeowner needs a new roof. Here are some of the main reasons that it is time for you to replace your roof whether you are selling or not.
- Asphalt Roof that is 20-25 years old
- Mold or mildew growth all over your roof
- Sagging areas on your roof
- Constant leaks or water damage
- Missing or damaged shingles
If you notice any of these issues, we recommend inquiring with a roofing company to see if a replacement is best for you. If you are selling your home and your roof is newer, and just has a few missing shingles, we would recommend that you just do a few repairs. The home buying and selling process is an expensive and stressful experience and your roof should not be the thing that is holding you back from a sale.
If you live in South Eastern Massachusetts and have a question about your roof going into home selling season, please feel free to reach out. We can be contact over the phone at 781-329-2895 or through our online contact form.
