Selling a House with a Pool: 5 Tips to Make It Feel Like Paradise

An in-ground pool can be your home’s star attraction or the feature that makes buyers hesitate at the deep end. Some will picture lazy summer afternoons, weekend barbecues, and morning laps. Others will see pool chemicals, cleaning schedules, and added costs. That’s why selling a house with a pool takes a smart approach to keep buyers floating toward an offer instead of treading water. “A lot of times with clients, they’re either pool people, or they’re not pool people,” says Robert Ryczek, a real estate agent with 48 years of experience in Florida’s Fort Lauderdale and Gainesville areas. “The people that I find [who] have two or three children and want to invite all the classmates over [tend to put] a pool pretty high on their list. In some cases, you’ve got the grandparents who want to have all the pool parties.” Selling a Home with a Pool? Partner with a Top Agent If you’re selling a home with a pool, consult with a top local real estate agent about the best way to proceed. Doing so could save you significant time and money. An experienced agent can also help you know what to fix, and what repairs you can skip. Can you change the mind of a pool hater? Probably not, and that’s ok...