When it comes time to sell your home, there is a lot you can do to make it disappear from the market quickly and for the price you’d like. Everyone knows about the quick fixes such as new landscaping or new sink fixtures but a prime selling point you can spruce up may be the make-or-break when it comes to a sale, your roof. Let’s look at some of the ways your roof can help you get that home sold.
Preparing Your Roof When Selling Your House
Repairing Your Roof
A few split shingles or some busted flashing could make your roof appear past its prime when in reality it is only minor cosmetic issues. Its best to take care of these issues before the home is shown so potential buyers only see a fantastic roof. Repair or replace any shingles that look worse for wear, make sure all the flashing, metal and drip edge on the roof looks secure and even add a coat of paint to penetrations to help to the roof look brand new.
Taking Care of Any Moisture Issues
Nothing looks less appealing on a roof than mold, moss or moisture stains. While this can sometimes indicate a larger problem there are many times when mold, moss or other stains simply indicate an area that is receiving too much moisture. Zinc or other anti-mild strips placed at the roof’s ridge line can help eliminate any future organic growth, just make sure your roof’s stains aren’t from any type of other underlying issue.
Replacing Your Roof
Anytime you are thinking about putting your home on the market it’s best to have it looked at by a professional roofing contractor or consultant. They will use their expertise to determine if a roof needs a repair or a full replacement. If you need to get your roof replaced, it is not the end of the world as a brand new roof looks great on your home’s listing.
You can take this time to consider keeping your roof the same, changing the color or even upgrading to a better material such as an impact-resistant class four asphalt shingle. An impact-resistant roof will garner a lot of appeal, especially in an area where hail storms are the norm.
Having a great looking roof can catch the attention of potential buyers pretty quickly. Consider repairing or replacing your roof to add that extra kick to get your home sold quickly and with confidence.
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