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To Pool Or Not To Pool |
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Edith, Next May, our three-bedroom home will be on the market. We have a six-year-old 16-foot round swimming pool with no deck which takes up about half of our back yard, a typical city lot. It’s in excellent shape. It isn't used much anymore since our kids have grown and aren't home often.
Do we maintain it for another summer or take it down and have a bigger yard? It might make a good selling point because our house will definitely appeal to couples with children who might see a swimming pool as a plus. |
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Actually, my first reaction was that some people with small children see a pool as a hazard, not a plus. But I took your question to some real estate brokers and here are a couple of typical responses:
“Edith, An above ground pool is rarely an asset. The comment about appealing to families with children is weak as many people see the liability, work and expense (utilities and chemicals). Perhaps the exception is a well decked and situated pool that still leaves a good yard.
“If it is removed the yard must be re-graded (if soil was removed to set it) and reseeded for lawn--M. P., broker” “Edith: The number of possible buyers who would want the pool is about the same as those who would not. Removing it is not a big deal. Why not let buyers decide? The sellers could state in the listing and advertising that they would remove it if requested. – R. V., broker” So I kept getting divided opinions. Perhaps some other agents will write in with advice. It would be interesting to hear what buyers think, too. |
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Edith
Originally published on May 6, 2006 |
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