Does Storm Damage Affect Your Home Sale in Livingston County?

The storm over labor day weekend left a lot of people out of power. I was out for ~50 hours and Larry for longer.

If you're in Livingston County, you probably had some version of this too.

Here's why it matters if you're thinking about selling.

Buyers are more likely to ask about it. Even if your house is fine.

A storm like that makes people notice things they'd normally ignore. Roof age, trees close to the house, how the basement handled the rain.

You don't need actual damage for this to come up. Buyers are more likely to pay closer attention.

Not everything storm-related is a big deal though.

A few branches in the yard? Nobody cares. A messy-looking fence for a week? Nobody cares. Buyers can tell the difference between real damage and a yard that just needs cleanup. (still should clean it up)

What actually gets noticed. A roof that looks worn or patched. Trees hanging too close to the house. Gutters pulling away. Anything that looks like it's been a problem for a while, not just a rough week.

If any of that describes your place, it's worth handling before it hits a showing, not during one.

Should you wait to list because of the storm?

No. If your house is in good shape, the storm doesn't hurt your timing.

What it does is raise the bar on being ready. Buyers are a little more alert right now. A little more likely to ask about the roof. A little more likely to walk the yard slower than they normally would.

That's not a reason to wait. That's a reason to walk in prepared instead of getting caught off guard at a showing.

Homes in Livingston County are still moving fast. 28 days to sale, median price around $422,000, up $24,000 from last year.

If you're wondering whether now's still a good time to sell, or just want a second set of eyes on anything storm-related before you list, reach out. Happy to walk through it with you.

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-Brandon

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