Consider Replacing Your Roof Before Selling Your Home

Selling a home, even a beautiful one, isn't always easy, especially in today's tough economic climate. However, there is one thing you can do that could greatly increase your chances of selling your home and selling it at a great price: replacing your roof. Yes, this might seem like a major investment. But, if your roof is older or looks less than desirable, a residential roof replacement just might be the thing that makes your home a much easier sell.

Fast Turnaround Time

Sometimes, even when homeowners know their roofs aren't in great shape, they still put off or avoid replacing them.

A major reason for this is because they think it will take a very long time.

In truth, though, a new roof can actually be installed quite quickly. Plus, most good roofing companies will be able to give you an estimate of how long your replacement would take.

And, if your home is a hard sell due to its roof, even adding in the replacement time, you still could end up completing the sale faster and for more money with a new roof.

Improved Efficiency

Many buyers on the market today are looking for a home that is as energy efficient as possible.

Unfortunately, older roofs sometimes don't fit the bill. A bad roof can let out lots of heat in the winter and cool air in the summer, making a home uncomfortable and causing it to consume more energy.

By switching a home over to a newer roof that is specifically designed to be more energy efficient, however, a home can become much more desirable. When potential buyers hear that there's a brand new roof, one that is designed to save them money over its lifetime, they may be more inclined to buy your home than another. Plus, they might also be willing to pay more for it, given how much they'll save in the long run.

Better Aerial Views

Almost all listings, or at least the listings prospective buyers will notice, contain complete views of the home. This includes the roof. In fact, many views are aerial views and specifically show the roof in all its glory, or in all its shambles.

Even if you don't choose to show your roof in photos, people can easily use online services to take a peek at your home and its condition from above.

If your roof looks bad, this is an immediate turnoff to buyers. Have it looking new and wonderful, however, and you'd be surprised at how quickly the offers roll in.

These are just a few of many reasons to  install a new roof before putting your home on the market. Really, it's one of the smartest choices you can make. So, at least consider it as you learn about how to make your home more marketable to modern buyers.