Have you been wondering if it would be a good idea to replace your roof before selling your house? It depends on the condition of your current roof. Is it an old roof that has reached its lifespan? Does your roof need extensive repair or maintenance work? Maybe you are thinking that your roof needs a new look? A new roof is a big investment and you should assess whether or not it’s worthwhile. Here are a few important points to consider before replacing your roof for a home sale.
Is a New Roof In Your Budget?
Whether your home remodeling project is small or large, the cost is always a factor, and the cost of a new roof should be something you weigh. Can you afford a new roof right now? Roof size, your home’s location, roofing material, and labor cost are all factors that contribute to the overall cost of a new roof. The average roof replacement cost is between $3,250 and $12, 586 (excluding labor and additional fees).
It’s Not a Requirement to Replace Your Roof
As the protective cover of a home, a roof is important, but you are not required to replace it before listing or selling. However, to some homebuyers, a bad roof makes for a bad house with more costly problems to deal with. Some sellers may be upfront and tell potential buyers that the roof needed replacement. While this would amount to a decrease in the value of the home, the honesty and fairness about the situation may be greatly appreciated by the potential buyer. This way the potential buyer knows the kind of roof he or she will be getting from the get-go.
A Roof Replacement Could Increase Your Asking Price
Maybe you’ve never given much thought to the benefits of a roof replacement when it comes to selling your home. Is it worth more with certain updates, like a new roof? Yes. Updates in general help to increase the value of your home. It may cost you initially, but after a roof replacement, you will see solid returns on your investment. This comes in the form of a higher asking price than you had initially had in mind before you did the roof replacement.
Save Time Negotiating With Buyers
A roof that needs replacement is a negative when selling any size home. Which potential buyer wants to deal with that? When a replacement roof is introduced as a need to a potential buyer, you open up yourself to price negotiations. The typical expectation is that the buyer will try and negotiate for a lower figure than the asking price. This process of negotiations can take up a lot of your time and energy. With a replacement roof, you can avoid the headaches of negotiating with potential buyers.
Replacing your roof is not a must before selling your house, but if you need an excellent roofer Sunrise Exterior Inc has the skilled professionals to get the job done. We provide reliable service that you can depend on. Call us today and let us install your replacement roof.
