You’ve been building to this moment for a while, but it’s time to sell your home. You’re in the process of contacting estate agents and getting a listing uploaded to Rightmove, but before you go ahead and sell your property, make sure you turn your attention to the roof.
Roofs can often be neglected, which means they suffer from many problems you don’t identify until someone inspects them. When you sell a home, that’s exactly what will happen: buyers will survey the property to see if there are underlying issues, and then almost always spot problems with a neglected roof. Also, when you get a valuation for your home before listing it, it will always be lower than expected if there are hidden roofing problems.
So, don’t sell your home unless you’ve made these valuable roof repairs:
Replace Problematic Tiles
Do you have roof tiles that are missing or damaged? It’s common, but this is one of those roof repairs that’s easy for a professional to fix, yet goes a long way. It makes your roof look better and can prevent leaks from happening. You get an instant curb appeal boost, and buyers will be confident that your home has been well-maintained. Both factors will help you bump up the asking price by a little bit.
Clean Away Any Moss
Roofs are likely to experience moss growth when they’re not cleaned regularly, and this can make your entire property look old and withered. Get some pros to jet wash all of the moss from your roof, and it will genuinely look brand new. Again, buyers will now look upon your house in a more positive light, which helps you get more money from the sale. It’s such a low-cost repair that makes a sizeable difference during the selling process.
Fix Any Leaks
A leaky roof is one of the easiest ways to ensure you don’t sell your house for what it’s truly worth. If buyers spot leaks when they look around your home, or they get a surveyor in and they point them out, then it can either stop a sale in its tracks or result in you settling for a way lower price. Water damage is a serious concern for buyers, so make sure you fix any holes in your roof and secure those leaks. If you also clean away any damp stains in the attic, then it makes your home look even better.
Sort Out The Gutters
Unclog your gutters and clean all of the fascia and soffits so they look brand new. Try selling a home with blocked and dirty gutters, and see how much interest you get. This type of issue is a major turn-off for buyers, which reduces interest in your property and lowers the market value. Once more, it’s a simple fix that can literally add thousands to your sales.
Should you also worry about other fixes around your home before selling? Of course, but they tend to be more obvious. The problem with roofs is that they’re above your head, and so you don’t notice these issues! Address them now, and you’ll have a much easier time selling your home for what it’s truly worth.
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