Cinderella’s coach. Most potential buyers don’t have any use for these customized designs, so remove them before putting the house on the market. You don’t want to give anyone a reason not to buy! RepurposedGarage. Many potential buyers want a home with a garage for a secure place to park their cars, store lawn care essentials, and tools. If they discover that behind those garage doors lies a repurposed garage that has been structurally changed, they will be disappointed and might disregard the property entirely. Of course, it’s your home, and you should use the space to suit your needs. Just be aware that if you have made permanent structural changes, you’ve changed the basic design, and you might need to return the home to its original design in order to sell it for your asking price.
Swimming Pool and/or Hot Tub. People usually love a swimming pool and hot tub, but again, visiting with someonewho has one is a different ballgame to owning one. Not all buyers are looking to invest in the maintenance and labor required in ownership. The water bill, constant maintenance and cleaning, potential safety hazards, and legal
liabilities that come with a pool/hot tub could be enough to discourage buyers. If you have an above-ground pool, it is a good idea to dismantle it and re-sod any dead grass underneath before putting the home on the market. The housing market is more competitive than ever. As the seller, it’s up to you to go the extra mile to make sure the house stands out head and shoulders from all the other comparable listings. It’s the small things that can make you thousands of dollars. • • •
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