Rain Gutters are the Sexiest Thing To Buy This Fall

[Alan Walker]

Well, we've made it, another fall in Utah. And its lasted longer than 2 weeks, which is a win.
A lot of people have asked me why gutters are so important, especially in fall. Next to replacing a roof, gutters are about the least sexy thing about your house. "I love this house, just look at those gutters!" said no one ever. Through selling and flipping a ton of homes and holding my own rentals, I've found that the best reason to have gutters is to keep water away from the foundation and keep ice from forming in walkways. Supes, sexy, right?
Many of the homes I sell or flip are more than 50 years old. Foundations become more susceptible to settling and water damage the older they get. Whether you plan on being in your home until retirement or want to make sure you can get top dollar for your home when you're ready to upgrade, keep your gutters clean to make sure you don't have a nasty surprise down the road.

If you'd like a good referral to a gutter professional, just let me know. I've got a lot of trusted providers I work with.

[Teri Feeney Styers]

@Alan Walker like Utah our area has high desert soil (meaning expansive). I always make sure my flips have adequate gutters (usually less than $1000 per house) and gutters (or lack of) are items I point out to my clients when they are shopping for homes. Water is the enemy of a house and it is amazing the damage it can do in a short period of time. Even planting bushes and grass right next to the foundation is a bad idea. BTW: gutters do no good if the downspout drops the water 6 inches from the house... extensions people!