If your roof has a giant gaping hole in it then choosing whether or not to replace it is an easy decision.
Outside of the house the roof selling has hole.
Selling a home in as is condition.
But there s a lot to consider if it only needs minor repairs.
Will replacing those shingles really factor into my home sale.
If the sellers agree to pay for the roof repair or at least help with it try to negotiate a cash credit rather than let them handle the repairs.
These could include mold or mildew growth stained wood or water damaged insulation.
If the roof has been leaking for a while there may be visible signs of long term water intrusion.
Just once i d like a homeowner to call me and say.
He never knew of the home s tv stardom.
Let s say the property in question needs a lot of work.
Reiterate the fact that if they don t make major house repairs they ll may get less money for their home or may even have trouble selling it.
Much of the electrical system doesn t work and the bathroom tub has fallen through the joists.
It has holes in the walls all the way to the exterior and urine soaked wood floors.
76 6 of homes listed with redfin sell within 90 days versus the industry average of 75 1.
If your roof is beyond its useful life then you should replace it before you sell.
Unfortunately the average homeowner who is thinking about selling is probably trying to rationalize a roof situation that isn t quite as clear cut.
A meteorite punched a gigantic hole in my roof.
They re almost certain to take the cheapest.