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I know pools are a subjective preference, but do you think pools are seen as valuable additions to a home generally? Does it add or detract value in this area? I'm thinking about in-ground pools, primarily.
I'm no real estate professional but in my opinion a pool is only valuable to a buyer who's wanting a pool. Anyone else and the pool is a turn-off. Overall, I would say a pool actually depreciates the value of a home.
I'm no real estate professional but in my opinion a pool is only valuable to a buyer who's wanting a pool. Anyone else and the pool is a turn-off. Overall, I would say a pool actually depreciates the value of a home.
I can see that. I'm just wondering about the market in the Triangle in general. With the warm weather and so many families with kids, it seems like there would be enough people to make it worth more if you were buying or selling.
I've seen more than a couple listings the area that start out with "your own in-ground pool!" as a highlight when they first go on the market...
And then a few weeks later... "seller open to having pool filled in".
They are just a lot of maintenance and while we get plenty of good "pool weather" around here....that also means there are many more options for swimming in the summertime available in neighborhoods/clubs that are much less expensive and time consuming than maintaining a private pool.
A few very specific buyers will want a pool....but most buyers would pass on it.
No, it's not a selling point here, as previously mentioned unless you find the buyer who really wants a pool. There are so many neighborhoods here with pools that are a social focal point around here.
I'd say a pool is detrimental, but I'm old and have no kids. Being able to swim 3 months out of the year doesn't justify the cost and maintenance, IMO.
When we lived in Phoenix, the VAST majority of homes over $300K had a pool. The accepted fact is that it would cost you $35-75K to put it in, and you got $10K on your sales price when you sold the house, documented by appraisals.
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