| Home buyers fall into one of three categories | | | | Because of expense and work of pool maintenance, |
| regarding swimming pools. Some will not consider a | | | | some people prefer homes without a pool. Families |
| home without a pool. Those who do not want a pool | | | | with small children often do not want a pool due to |
| and those that are ambivalent about having their own | | | | the risks of drowning. Many pools were put in before |
| pool. | | | | the laws past regarding the fencing of pools. A family |
| One thing to consider when purchasing a home with | | | | with small children would have the expense of putting |
| a pool, is to plan to take care of it. Proper pool care | | | | in the extra fence around the pool. Pools tend to use |
| is essential to maintain the value of your home. | | | | up large amounts of yard space. Properties with small |
| Different types of pools require different levels of | | | | yards, look larger when they do not have a pool. |
| maintenance. | | | | Home Buyers Ambivalent about Pools |
| Home Buyers Who Want Swimming Pools | | | | Some people buy a home with a pool not realizing |
| Many home buyers in states that are warm year | | | | the care required. Then shortly after moving in they |
| round feel that a private pool is essential for their | | | | want to fill the pool with rocks to avoid the work |
| lifestyle. People who host outdoor parties regard their | | | | and cost of pool maintenance |
| pools as an entertainment feature, especially if they | | | | Do Pools Increase or Decrease the Value of a |
| have kids. Pools also provide a way to cool down on | | | | Home? |
| hot days. | | | | Luxury homes are more likely to have pools. Many of |
| Some individuals need a swimming pool for in-water | | | | those are simply for decoration. In luxury |
| exercises for health benefits. Some people feel pools | | | | neighborhoods, it may be a mistake to buy a home |
| improve the aesthetics of their backyard. In hot | | | | without a pool. By and large, if you enjoy swimming, |
| climates, swimming pools increase value at resale, | | | | then a home with a pool might be right for you. |
| especially in wealthier neighborhoods. | | | | Otherwise buying a home with a pool will be more |
| Some Home Buyers Won't Consider a Home with a | | | | hassle than its worth. |
| Pool | | | | |