There are a LOT of buyers out there who would love to have a home with a swimming pool. While there are definitely people who have trouble selling their home with a swimming pool it usually comes down to preventable problems.
The key to maximizing the value of your swimming pool when you are selling your home is to answer the buyers questions before they even ask them so their comfort level stays at 100%. Here are the best way to ensure you are maximizing the value of your swimming pool:
- List Your Home in the Summer
You know what everyone says when the temperature stays at 30 degrees for more than two days? I wish we had a swimming pool! It only makes sense to list your home when the desire for a swimming pool is at its peak. When you sell in the winter you risk losing some value because buyers can get worried about the state of the pool (don’t worry, we will address this below.)
- Create a Clear Division of Space in Your Yard
One of the biggest challenges home sellers face is that the pool can seem to take over the backyard, which makes buyers think they can never entertain. If you have a deck, make sure you have a table and chairs set up and if you have a side garden, emphasize the space and set up some lawn chairs or a little outdoor fire pit. Always ensure you are maximizing the use of space in your yard.
- Have it Professionally Serviced Before Listing
A home inspector cannot help a buyer decide whether a pool is in good working order. Have a pool company come in and provide a report on the status of your pump, heater, water flow and water readings. Having this information available puts a buyers mind at ease.
- Include the Closing and Opening of the Pool in the Listing
Why would you pay for this? Because the peace of mind for buyers more than makes up for the cost. Nothing would make a buyer who has never owned a pool before feel better than knowing that it will be closed and opened by a professional and they can watch them so they can learn how to take over the following year.
- Have all Your Manuals, Tools and Procedural Information on Hand
Providing a buyer with these items solidifies the fact you are a good pool owner and they have nothing to worry about. It also provides as a great reference guide for them if they get stumped. If you test you water at a specific store, give them the information and if you have specialty tools for the pool make sure you provide them.
If you are able to follow those tips then you can rest assured you have maximized the value of your swimming pool and you will be the front and centre choice for any buyers who are looking for a home with a swimming pool.