1. Of course, the age of the roof should be a negotiating point for the price of a house. Also, the age of the HVAC system.
2. The buyer doesn't have a real estate agent. The agent works for the seller. But, as a buyer, I would consult with The Villages Insurance company or another company regarding the insurability of the house, not a real estate agent.
3. For a small villa house, a new roof should cost about $6,000-$8,000, which would be about 1200 SF. If the house is larger and/or has additional valleys, etc, it will cost more.
4. Most resale houses are sold as "non as-is". That is the safest way to buy a house, unless it is a fixer upper for a bargain price.
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