The Price of Sale

A home’s age and condition are the two main elements that will be taken into account when determining its sale price.  To make an older roof suitable for sale, it can require extensive repairs or possibly replacement.  Potential buyers may be reluctant to incur such a cost immediately, which can have a big impact on the asking price.  However, when a roof is in outstanding shape, sellers may be able to take advantage of this to raise the asking price.

Energy Efficiency

A high-quality roof lowers energy use and keeps homes at appropriate temperatures throughout the year by keeping them warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Additionally, a properly maintained roof helps guard against leaks, which can result in the growth of mold and other interior damage which can cost homeowners thousands of dollars to fix. Therefore, before making an offer, potential purchasers should carefully inspect the roofs and consider any necessary improvements when seeing properties.

Market Time

Before putting their homes up for sale, homeowners who want to sell quickly ought to ensure sure their roofs are in good condition.  If they don’t, they run the risk of their houses remaining on the market longer than required because prospective purchasers may be turned off by obvious roof deterioration or fear that there may be structural problems later on that would necessitate expensive repairs or replacements.  Therefore, while trying to locate purchasers for their properties afterwards, homeowners can save time and money by taking care of small roof repair issues immediately.