Will the addition of an above ground swimming pool increase our homes value, or should we just spend the extra money to have an in-ground pool installed for added property value?
The issue of a pool has always been a tricky one in central Indiana. In an average priced neighborhood of homes between $150,000 and $200,000, a pool narrows your buyer base by about 50 percent. Many people simply don’t want a pool for reasons such as upkeep, maintenance costs and safety, just to name a few. If you decide to get an above ground pool, you generally lose another 50 percent of that dwindling buyer base. While some above ground pools look nice, especially with additional landscaping and upgraded decking, my recommendation would be to go the next step and get the in-ground pool. Chances are you will get a good chunk of your investment back, and you won’t narrow your buyer base as much. Some buyers actually will be looking for a pool or won’t eliminate a home in their price range if it does have one, as long as it is in good condition and is aesthetically pleasing. However, it has been my experience that an above ground pool often turns off the potential buyer, mostly becaus
