The Silicon Valley real estate market is fast-paced, high-stakes, and notoriously competitive. Whether you are listing a modern ranch home in San Jose, a mid-century property in Sunnyvale, or a luxury estate in Palo Alto, sellers often focus their prep budget on high-impact visual upgrades—fresh interior paint, manicured staging, and updated kitchen hardware. However, one hidden threat repeatedly brings promising transactions to a screeching halt right in the middle of escrow: an aging or uncertified roof. In today’s market, buyers...