As long as you’re warm and dry, you probably don’t give much thought to your roof, but it’s a big part of your house’s overall curb appeal. If you don’t believe us, just take a look at the house across the street — look at how much of the roof shows. Now imagine if it wasn’t there or if it was an outrageous colour! In most houses, the roof accounts for one third to one half of the overall impression buyers take away, so it must be in good shape.
Use this sale preparation checklist to prepare your roof for its time on the housing market:
- Replace loose tiles or shingles. Repair leaks.
- Remove loose balls, kites, or other toys that have made their way to the roof.
- Remove dead leaves, acorns, pinecones, and loose tree branches. Clean out the gutters and downspouts.
- Remove moss.
- If you need to replace the roof before selling the house, remember that your roof is a colour, too. Choose a neutral roof colour that complements the other fixed elements of the house — the brick, stone, or siding.
Paint The Roof!
I’m forever seeing signs for a cheap roof painting. Point blank, it’s worth it. It subliminally says that this is a well taken care of home.
