Selling Your Home? Invest in a Roof Inspection Prior to Listing

A common question for homeowners when selling their home is whether or not to repair or replace their roof prior to putting their home on the market.  Many homeowners would prefer not to invest the money into a new roof only to pass the home on to new occupants.  However, if your roof shows obvious signs of wear and tear, then replacing the roof prior to listing may be your best choice for several reasons, including:

• It boosts curb appeal.  The outside of your home is the first thing that buyers will see.  A new roof will help to show your home in the best light.
• You may receive fewer offers.  Many potential home buyers can get spooked and choose not to make an offer on a home if it appears to need major repairs.  
• Inspections will bring the issue to light.  If the buyers home inspector makes note of your roof needing repairs or a replacement, the buyer may insist on the repair/replacement of the roof as a condition of sale, or may try to renegotiate the price of your home.
• Mortgage headaches.  Some mortgage lenders will not lend on a home that needs a new roof.  This will mean that your home sale may fall through, and you may be stuck not only replacing the roof anyway, but placing your home back on the market.

If you are planning on selling your home, the best thing that you, as a seller, can do is to have a pre-listing inspection.  At Go2 Prime Roofing, we offer free roof inspections and will gladly send one of our trained professionals to give you an accurate assessment of your roof prior to you putting your home on the market.