2,684,009
Adds to the desirability, but probably not to the appraised value.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,587,835
Jeff - pools are an assset in my area. 50% want one - 50% don't. Nice pool!
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
6,393,154
I have seen people get rid of them right after purchase twice.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
5,104,931
You can argue a case about a pool in many ways in my market. If it's a smaller lot and the pool "eats up" the backyard, it could be an issue. If it's a pool in a community with great amenities for residents, it could be seen as redundant. I've found that lots of buyers don't want the muss, fuss, and expense of maintaining a pool or the liability if they have kids. Appraisers don't give much value to a pool here. Houses I've sold with pools have frequently sold to people moving here from areas where they are used to having a back yard pool, such as AZ, southern CA, Florida, etc. Although our climate is mild and quite hot in the summer, we are not a year-round climate for pools.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
805,799
They are a pro here. I have had very few clients who don't want a pool. I would love one.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
4,572,117
Finding a home on twelve acres in my area would typically be followed by many zeroes....and it better include a pool...along with a couple of other amenities.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,390,560
Mostly a "con" here in ND unless they are indoor Jeff Pearl
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
5,229,945
It depends but, more here prefer a pool because of our climate. The seasons are long and warm here so, when I have a pool listing, it typically goes very quickly. I have two sets of buyers right now that don't want a community pool, they want one of their own.
I will say that during the winter season, they're tougher to sell though!
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
206,670
Here in South Florida pool are a plus except to the investors. They dont like the liability. I should be a bit more clear Landlords are the one that worry.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
1,622,432
I'm in hot SoCal, you have to pool in here. But large pool can be very expensive to maintain since water evaporates in 100+f days....
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,751,129
Yes. It really depends on the buyer, Jeff. I've had some turn around and walk right out of the house once they saw a pool, and then last year I sold one where the buyer only wanted a house with a pool. It really depends.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,817,671
As an outsider looking in, they seem to be an asset among $1.5 million and higher homes (as they have the budget for the maintenance. You don't see them often here for homes under $1 million as most can't afford the maintenance, so I would see that as a negative in those areas.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
1,052,196
Nice pool. When I lived in Palm Springs, I'd fly over with the traffic reporter, amazed at how many homes had pools. Here at the River, pools are not as common, though the climate is the same. There sre community pools, but fewer homes have their own pools and because it's a big second home market, they're not a particularly desirable item. Big upkeep, many owners are absentee, it gets windy, etc. Plus, by the middle of July the water is bath water it's so hot.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
1,844,271
It doesn't look that long. In IL, it wouldn't be a good thing.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
711,852
Private pools are rare in our area due to our winter weather. There are a handful of these and because of the limited numbers, they are considered a positive.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
2,436,099
There are a fair amount of buyers here in NY who don't even want to see homes with pools. Pools are in use less than half the year, and many people don't want the cost or liability.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,712,676
I love houses with pools. 90% will never buy a house with one but 10% won't buy a home without them.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,319,419
Jeff Pearl - in New England area, pools are open barely for 4 months - unless they are covered or heated! (I hope that answers your question.)
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
353,865
Thats a tough question. In our area I'd use the term "luxury". We don't need them but sometimes it's nice... I'd rather own a home near a river where I could take a dunk.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
544,014
Pools are an asset if the owners can handle the expense of maintaining it.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
3,986,258
Minnesota it is a big negative.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
3,988,007
A nice pool like that would be a plus and help the house sell. Not a big percentage of buyers want a pool in my area but those that do are willing to pay for it.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
2,781,153
Pro for my area because of the summer heat etc. Con is maintenance
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
554,600
They are not wanted by buyers here in the Olympia, WA area. Not enough summer to use it plus the costs to run and maintain it would turn my local buyers off. For appraisal/market analysis purposes, homes with pools are docked dollars as an undesireable feature.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
4,936,558
I havea listing with a indoor pool and still not getting any bits on the property.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
677,422
We have such a short season for outdoor pools that they are most often slightly negative. The pool in your photo looks outstanding!
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
1,725,996
It depends on the pool, condition, etc. This one would be a big pro in my World.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
4,800,082
1,502,998
Pro when they're wanted, con when all you think about is the maintenance. For me, it's a con.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
5,005,592
In my area..they are are asset! more than 50% are desiring an ingound pool!
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
35,794
Pools are very popular in Phoenix. Not every one wants one but many do.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
2,310,576
Looks like heaven to me. I would go do a cannonball now if it were in my backyard.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
280,599
Last few days in Houston have been upper 90 degrees with over 80% humidity. Yea, that pool looks like a good idea and would definitely add value here.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
900,128
Mostly pro than con, but it depends - some people definitely don't want one, either due to maintenance, expense of upkeet, safety or lack of interest. In the Northeast, usable time is pretty limited, but pools are still nice to have.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
3,345,091
It really depends on if a buyer wants a pool. With some of my clients a pool is a show stopper ... they just don't want one.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
989,652
It's neither actually as it depends on the buyer - some want one, others don't - if Fl pools are just about everywhere
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
5,772,575
When we lived in Los Angeles, we had a pool that size. It was an asset. Here in Santa Barbara, there are very few homes with pools, whereas 15 miles inland it is an asset because of the temperature difference. A
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
7,835,407
We do not see many pools in our area other than the community pools.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
5,583,278
it's a bonus.... very desirable.... my daughter is looking for a home and would buy it, for sure...
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
1,466,207
Jeff Pearl Not so much here. Pools wil reduce the value. Unless someone really wants a pool, it will stay on the market a while.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
3,416,038
Pools that are working and look good are a plus. I have been writing about pools that did not quite make the cut all summer and on every Wednesday. It has sure sparked some debate on pools.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
2,182,502
921,504
Those that 'hold' water are shown as assets by the appraiser.
Some buyers have personal preferences that will/should not affect value.
IN the Sunshine State those that don't own a pool seek the frequent comfort of other water centric cooling opportunities.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
851,242
A well-maintained, properly fenced & "pretty" pool that doesn't engulf the entire yard can be a desirable feature even here in NY. All depends upon the buyer...
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
1,543,634
Private Pools became cons in the 1990's here.
Droughts, expensive upkeep, water prices, safety concerns.
A pool is a 70/30 con here. Community pools are a huge plus though.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
5,216,381
When on Florida, pools were an asset since relocating people had them on their must have list. Then they moved in and never used it. Ready for the next buyer!
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
4,882,355
Would be an asset in my market; however, very few houses sit on 12 acres.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
4,434,127
3,071,489
Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS nailed this one!
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
1,239,801
If there are 12 acres and water is affordable then it has added value. Solar heating and solar electricity is also helpful. Is this a horse property? 20 car garage. That is a lot of acreage for a family.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
3,854,886
I find that only buyers who really want one look at homes with pools. You have to find the right buyer!
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
5,048,883
It varies. Some buyers insist on a pool, some refuse to have one, some are fine either way.
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
5,868,472
Jeff, that is a beautiful pool, but in Denver you don't see many as our season is pretty short.