subject: Does A Pool Add Value To Your Home Or Take It Away [print this page] There seems to be a controversy of whether a pool installation actually adds value or decreases it. While it would look like spending that much money for something that can be so much fun would make people want the home even more, it is the cost of maintaining the pool over the long haul that is a negative. So if this is the case, then why do realtors always advertise a swimming pool as an added bonus? If it is so costly, then why would anyone want to bite that off? The true answer lies in what the homeowner or prospective owner is looking for and what is important to them!
Added Value Versus Decreased Value
For some a pool, regardless of how fancy or great the pool installation was, it would be a headache. They might not have the extra money every month that costs it to maintain or they might also worry about the danger for their small children. On the other hand a couple with older children might look forward to an evening swim and would not mind shelling out the additional money to maintain the ability to swim. What this means is that it depends on the person, their family and what stage of life they're in. While some people might not want the pool, another family is waiting to find the right home with one! That is the reason that it is impossible to make a blanket statement about whether a pool adds or subtracts value to any home.
Most investors and real estate professionals list a pool as an asset, meaning that it adds value to the home. This is especially true with a beautiful and inviting pool installation. It simply calls the name of the owner and invites fun!
