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Answers (12)
- Robert Judd, "Intelli Spex"
- Contributions:3
Hi Jodiann,
From an inspectors point of view let me lend this note. An above ground ppool is typicaly not considered a "fixed" part of the property. In esseance it is viewed the same as a temparary shed or play gound set. On the other hand, a patio is looked upon as a permanant addition to the home. Besides function and looks, well made patios will offer a much longer service life than an above ground pool. What does that translate into? Value.
Best of luck.
From an inspectors point of view let me lend this note. An above ground ppool is typicaly not considered a "fixed" part of the property. In esseance it is viewed the same as a temparary shed or play gound set. On the other hand, a patio is looked upon as a permanant addition to the home. Besides function and looks, well made patios will offer a much longer service life than an above ground pool. What does that translate into? Value.
Best of luck.
- Marilyn Stark, "Marilyn Stark"
- Contributions:14
Hi Jodiann
My advice would be to invite a couple of REALTORS® to preview your property. They can give you an opinion on the pool, and they can also offer other suggestions on enhancing the home's value.
Good luck!
Marilyn Stark, REALTOR®
Century 21 Heritage Realty
Marilyn.Stark@gmail.com
http://MarilynStark.com
520-243-0060
My advice would be to invite a couple of REALTORS® to preview your property. They can give you an opinion on the pool, and they can also offer other suggestions on enhancing the home's value.
Good luck!
Marilyn Stark, REALTOR®
Century 21 Heritage Realty
Marilyn.Stark@gmail.com
http://MarilynStark.com
520-243-0060
- Adalberto Arguelles, "sellernumber1"
- Contributions:6
If its old and is taking all the space in the patio, please go ahead and remove it. A nice garden combined with stones, trees, flowers and grass will make a big difference.
- Angela Peterson, "angelapeterson"
- Contributions:16
Depends. Some buyers may want the above ground pool. I would leave it, it wont hurt the sale if the pool is taken care of. Now if the pool looks old and worn thats another story.
- Elzbieta "Ela" Ravin, "Elzbieta Ravin"
- Contributions:124
I agree with Kate and would advise you to replace the above ground pool with a nice patio. Many of my clients would not even want to look at a property with an above ground pool. Good luck!
- Kate Goeringer, "kategoeringer"
- Contributions:3
I would definitely advise you to remove the above ground pool and replace with a nice patio and some landscaping.
- Lynda Giusti-Parra, Broker Assoc.,MBA,RN, "Focus55"
- Contributions:66
I say, what the buyer sees is what the buyer gets! Don't replace so much as a ceiling fan because what you like the buyer may abhor. A substantial, cosmetic replacement like this is absolutely unecessary, unless YOU really don't want to move at all; in which case YOU derive the benefit.
If your house is cluttered; unclutter it. If your house needs paint, paint it.
If it needs repairs, repaire it --- but MAJOR reconstruction serves only to appease the residents who wish to remodel and remain in the home.
Abundance, Lynl
If your house is cluttered; unclutter it. If your house needs paint, paint it.
If it needs repairs, repaire it --- but MAJOR reconstruction serves only to appease the residents who wish to remodel and remain in the home.
Abundance, Lynl
- James Berman, "TheNJRealtorGuy"
- Contributions:198
There is so much that goes in to giving the right answer that I must yield to to what you think. And if your asking the question then must think that there is an issue with it. So the question I have for you do want that issue or not?
- Mike &Eve Alexander - Buyers Broker, "Orlando Buyer Broker"
- Contributions:173
Depends on the area and the quality of the above ground pool.
In Florida, unless is it something built out with a deck, it does not add value. A nice patio would be more valuable.
In New Jersey, with winters, I would guess that more people would want a patio more than an above gound pool.
Eve in Orlando
In Florida, unless is it something built out with a deck, it does not add value. A nice patio would be more valuable.
In New Jersey, with winters, I would guess that more people would want a patio more than an above gound pool.
Eve in Orlando
- Metro Indy Expert.
- Contributions:197
In lower price ranges buyers are not expecting a pool. Also, a lot of buyers don't want the cost to maintain and the liability. I would say yes get rid of it.
- Meg Russell, "GreenBrokerMeg"
- Contributions:16
Yes, I would recommend removing it. These are high maintenance and not contributory to your home's value. A nice patio with some nice furniture makes a much better showing. Good luck!
- Matthew Allan, "Matthew Allan"
- Contributions:128
I would ask some local real estate agents to see what their clients prefer, as these things differ from place to place. I'd also want to know what the cost of removing the pool is, the cost of installing the patio, and at the least, giving prospective buyers these estimates, and making them a negotiation point, might be easier than just doing the work yourself. Because you know the minute you take out the pool, someone will tell you they would have wanted it!
Would it be beneficial to my home's value to remove my above ground pool and replace with a patio?
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