If you’re thinking about adding a spa to your home because your family will love it, your home enjoyment factor is about to go through the roof. But what about your home value? Will that increase along with the number of nights you’ll be spending relaxing in a warm spa? The short answer is yes and no.
Adding a Spa: The Eye of the Beholder
At the end of the day, any increase in value to your home when you install a spa will be determined solely by the potential buyer. When a spa-loving buyer looks at your house, a quality, functioning spa could be the thing that bumps it to the top of their list. But here’s the catch- not everyone loves spas. For some, all they see is a hassle. Be that as it may, it still could make good investment sense for you.
Investing in Your Living Experience
The bottom line is having a spa installed is about a lot more than making a profit when you sell your house. It’s an investment in your home life, your family life, and your personal stress management. It’s all about long stressful days ending with a warm, relaxing soak in hot bubbling water. It’s about quality time with those you love and added entertainment value. That is one of few investments with guaranteed returns.
Financial Investment: All About Staging
The day may come when you decide it’s time to sell your house and move. On that day, the final value of your home will be determined at the time of purchase. Gaining value from your spa will have a lot to do with how you present or stage it. Since the value a spa or hot tub brings is a perceived value, appearances are essential.
Just as you clean up the inside and outside of your house, you’ll also want to make sure your spa is pristine and in good working condition. The water should be clean and sparkling. The area surrounding it should look neat and well maintained. Consider accenting your spa area with complementary decking and landscaping to create the ultimate backyard oasis. Your goal is for potential buyers to imagine themselves relaxing in your spa.
With Potential Comes Value
Adding a spa is a financial investment and like good landscaping, it can increase the value of your home significantly, if done right. Buyer’s perception will determine the final value of your house at the time of sale. In the meantime, think about improving the area surrounding your spa or hot tub with landscaping features. Make sure to keep up with cleaning and maintenance. When it’s time to sell, do everything you can to present it in the best light possible. Until then, spend your time increasing your ROI by enjoying it as much as possible.
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