Have you ever thought of building as a type of artwork? If you were to interact with a few construction workers or contractors, and then talk to them about their work, you might come to see it this way. Designing and building a whole structure requires some sort of artistic intellect. It might be a different sort of artistry than one would use to create a painting or a drawing, but it is art nonetheless.
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A swimming pool can make selling your home easier and more profitable. But should you go to the extra expense or time of repairing it before putting the house on the market? The answer may be yes. Here are a few key reasons why.
1. It Raises the Value. As mentioned, buyers like swimming pools. That means a pool can add up to 7% to the property's value at sale time. It also brings in another pool of potential buyers. However, this boost in price generally occurs only when the pool is working.
2. Bad Pools Harm Value. On the other end of the spectrum is the effect that a nonfunctional pool may have. Rather than being seen as a perk of buying the property, the pool is more likely to be seen as a big money pit in the backyard. And that may affect their overall view of the property — or turn them off from considering it in the first place.
3. It's Hard to Hide. Perhaps the pool's issues aren't quite so visible. Can you just hide them until after the buyer has signed the contract? Generally, no. Major problems that affect property value tend to come out in one of two ways. The first is through mandatory seller disclosures that many states require. The second is when the seller orders a home inspection. So hiding it may end up backfiring.
4. It May Be Cheaper. One method of handling deficiencies in a property when selling is to negotiate with the buyer for a reduction in price. However, the buyer might want a larger discount than it would cost the seller to fix the problem themselves. Why? Not only will the seller likely upcharge the repairs, but they may want compensation for the extra work.
5. It's Still Yours. How long will you continue to own the home? What happens if the sale falls through? Not every plan to sell actually comes to fruition. And when this happens, you want to be able to enjoy your home for as long as it's yours. If you put off repairs until new owners deal with it, you forfeit any further enjoyment you and your family get from this often sought-after home feature. Or you can get the maximum benefit from a working pool.
Where to Start
The best way to make the decision about handling a major pool repair is to consult with an experienced repair contractor. They'll work with you to determine the problem, any options you have to solve it, and how it might affect your sale. Then, no matter what you decide, you'll have confidence that you've made the right call. For more information on why you should seek pool repair services, contact a professional near you.