When planning on selling your home, it is common to wonder what you could do to increase its value. One of the most valuable investments you could make is a new roof. Based on a national average, a new roof can increase your home by $12,000! It could also aid in negotiating the asking price and getting your home off the market quicker. Read more to learn how a roof replacement can boost your home’s value.
Why Should You Invest in a New Roof?
Your roof may look fine from the ground, but you may not realize that your roof actually has some damage. Investing in a new roof can increase your home’s appearance and curb appeal, and provide many other benefits.
Appearance
First impressions are critical to a potential buyer. Your home should be visually appealing, and your roof has a significant impact on that. An attractive home invites buyers inside and leaves a long-lasting impression. A new roof could be the deciding factor for potential buyers.
Increase Warranty Length
Many older roofs only have a warranty of 15-25 years. Advancing technology has improved roofing materials such as asphalt shingles, and warranties have gotten longer. This provides peace of mind to potential buyers and lets them know that they won’t need to worry about repairs or replacements costing them a lot of money.
Fix All Problems
Replacing your roof means starting on a clean slate. Any repairs that were needed with the previous roof go out the window. Instead of wasting time and money on multiple minor repairs, consider replacing the entire roof to guarantee that you’re leaving the house as reliable as possible.
Improve Property Value
Not only does a new roof improve the appearance of your home, but it increases functionality too. Your roof is the number one line of defense against the elements. It is also your home’s primary insulator. With a new roof, you can better control your home’s energy efficiency and potentially have lower utility bills too. Potential buyers are always looking for ways to save money, which is a great point when negotiating a selling price.
About Roof Pros
Roof Pros is a family-owned and accredited roofing company. We take great pride in outperforming our competition in quality of service, value, and customer satisfaction.
We always respond quickly, assess the problem, and fix it properly to keep your roof watertight for years to come. If you’re considering replacing your roof, contact us for a FREE inspection today!