In a tough real estate market, those trying to sell their homes need to use every advantage they can to help it move faster. One question many hot tub or spa owners have is whether they should let the hot tub air onto the property. After weighing the options, many home sellers conclude that it’s easier to leave their spa behind. There are several reasons for this. These are just a few.
A jacuzzi increases the value of the property. When properly installed and ready to use, it is considered a luxurious and sophisticated addition to a home. It’s a positive selling point and can be the push a home seller needs to make the property more attractive than the competitor’s home. Most people think a spa is more difficult to buy and install than it really is, so having it ready-to-use is an advantage for a potential sale rather than buying a home with a concrete spa pad or a empty area to fill. In today’s real estate market, the homes that sell the fastest are the ones that are move-in ready. A spa that is already assembled, installed and running meets the requirements.
It might be time for an update. Selling the old spa with the property means a new spa is in order with the new home. This gives the owner the opportunity to purchase a nicer newer model that may have some additional bells and whistles included that were not available when the existing model was manufactured. Many modern hot tubs use more sophisticated hot tub filters, which means they don’t need to be changed as often and the water is even cleaner than before. Newer spa equipment makes maintenance easier than it used to be, leaving the new spa owner more time to relax in it.
Another reason a home seller might want to bring the appliance with the house is because it is easier to leave than to take. For example, the seller’s destination home may be far away. Rather than try to transport it safely or pay additional shipping costs, it may simply be easier to purchase a new one upon arrival at the new location. Another issue may be if there is enough space in the new home for a hot tub or if you already have one.
On the other hand, the seller may not want to get rid of the hot tub. People stick to things that are familiar and easy to use. It could be the ideal model and it could be difficult for the owner to get rid of it along with everything else.
One downside to letting the spa air with the rest of the property may lie with prospective homebuyers. They may not be able to afford the added value of the property for sale or may want to haggle over the price. One way to remedy this problem is to simply increase the value of the property before listing it, making the spa part of the property before it is questioned.