Is your swimming pool drowning out your potential buyers? (Part 2)

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If you’ve read Part 1 yesterday, you want to know what you and your real estate agent can do to make your home more appealing to the group of potential buyers who may be intimidated by owning a house with a pool. This is the second installment of a three-part series on ways to keep your swimming pool from drowning out your potential buyers.

First, your real estate agent should have already gone through your home and pointed out ways to make it sparkle like a showcase model home. If not, read some of my older posts for ideas. Once that’s done, don’t forget the front-facing curb appeal and exterior landscaping.

Now, start beautifying that swimming pool!! (Hopefully, you followed your real estate agent’s advice a planned your home sale around Spring time. Read here to find out why.)

  • Make sure the area around the pool is clean of dirt, trash and clutter.
  • Adding live greenery and flowers can enhance the appeal.
  • Make sure any patio furniture in place is clean and arranged in an inviting manner. (If you don’t have patio furniture, consider borrowing a set from a friend or renting a set.)
  • Make sure the water is crystal clear and the vacuum up any leaves floating on the surface of the water.
  • If you have a hot tub, consider investing in spa scents for open houses.
  • Ask your agent to stage take pictures of your pool area at night with the pool lights on and any exterior lights on as well.
  • If you have any floats left out, make sure they are clean for house showings or put them away.
  • If you have pets, make sure you clean up any potty messes that may be near or around the pool area to avoid negative smells from turning off buyers.
  • Try to have the pump turned on and operational, so that buyers can see that everything is in working condition.
  • If your swimming pool is fitted with a slide or a diving board, make sure that the bolts holding them in place are clean and secure.

Now that you’ve made the swimming pool area feel welcoming and inviting, read part three tomorrow on what to do to minimize fears buyers may have on buying a home with a swimming pool, and ways your agent can get more foot traffic to your home.

(This is the second installment of a three-part series on how to keep your swimming pool from drowning out your potential buyers when selling your home. Read part 3 – tomorrow)

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