25 years ago when we was house s

2021/05/21

25 years ago when we was house shopping the Real Estate agent told us the worst investment you can make to a house is install a swimming pool. Sheesh. I don't know why, because were I looking for one, why pay for a new one when you can get a used one in good shape for a lot less? I believe we had just looked at a home where someone had added one and were using it as a selling point. If it's in decent condition you should be able toget 30 - 50% retail value for it. All I can add to this is some not very good news. ground above pools ft round pool homedepot swimming deep hard depot independence package metal side Pools can be great if they get used enough. *I agree. I'mcranky LOL. You do not have permission to delete messages in this group, Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message, I'm thinking of selling my 6-year old 24 foot round above-ground pool, > You know I really wasn't trying to be smart. I don't consider it a burden. I hope you do find a buyer. However, it was a joy to have, with the kids and friends all around, kids learned to swim early, used it for diving and snorkeling when young, and because it was in Toronto it was a great cooling off spot, and meeting spot for friends. Hell, post what you have here. > >So, any suggests on what I should ask for it? I hate to sell mine andlove it. It doesn't make sense. I have checked a couple out on kijiji to see what peopleare asking/getting and the pricing seems to be all over the board. To not have some of the idiotsI've run into at public beaches and lakes sitting beside my family isanother added bonus. Less grass to mow, I guess. People either hate or love a pool.There doesn't seem to be anything in between. I've looked at a coupleon Kijiji but didn't find much guidance there. Regardless of the context, for whaever reason, she felt the resale of houses with pools was equal to or less than one without one. That being said, I hear ofpeople who loathe the maintenance. To be able to swim in water I know isclean and not have eels and leaches around my feet and in the privacyof my own back yard has been great. You know I really wasn't trying to be smart. The only one that I've owned is a summer house, and it was definitely more effort, worry, and expense than it was worth. It was over 6 feet deep in the center(dug into the ground with a gentle slope to the center) OR give the pool and try to sell the lumber and some of the pool accesseries. Considering the age of thepool, it's condition and the major hassle of removing it , gettingsomeone to take it off your hands for next to nothing might be youronly option. Maybe that makes me more negative about pools than other people. Right now I'm trying to simplify my life, so I'm concentrating on things I can get rid of. Once the routine was established it was not a lot of work (a lot less grass to mow). It waswell worth the money to me and my family. I've looked at a couple> >on Kijiji but didn't find much guidance there.>> >Thanks for any suggestions.>> I would give it away if I were you for a 24. That way, they would get a backyard pool for only their labour.Problem with that is---you get no funds for you alternate project, and given that, you might as well just keep it and get whatever enjoyment you can from it. Just take the kids to the beach. They then did what you are doing. I've decided that such things just aren't worth the effort. White elephant. It's self-cleaning and never needs its liner fixed. A pool came with our present house--it is long gone, but we DID enjoy it for a few years. Wellworth any effort & expense. That's great, if you enjoy it that much. Thanks, Ice! Why anyone would want to saddle themselves with a pool is beyond comprehension. Theygot $500 for the pool and accessories. I know the pool doesn't ad valueto the home. She said they cost a lot, and add nothing to the value of the home. I have to build a fence and a deckthis year! I must agree with Clete---Give it to some family that is hard up but would have the ambition to come and dismantle the pool for you. You should consider yourselflucky to find someone to dismantle the deck and pool and take it allaway. I have a bit of knowledge. The real cost is in the setup and so on, and ifsomeone is going to go through the trouble of setting up a pool andbuilding a deck they are probably going to want something new and withwarranties. I realise you are just trying to sell the pool, but based on what we were told, they don't have a lot of resale value. Clarification - my request is for "useful" suggestions and not smartass wisecrack answers. Yeah sure if cost a few bucks new but as soon as it's set up andused the value drops. I think Clete is right on with this. In fact, last year when my aunt and uncle recently solda house with an above-ground and the buyer had in the purchase offthat they wanted it removed. I don't know what a fair asking price would be for the one you describe. I would give it away if I were you for a 24. My in-laws had an aboveground for a few years and we spent most of the summers in it. We don't find it a lot of work atall. I had a house that had a big inground pool, and I was indifferent to it when I got the house. You should be able to pricethe lumber easily. I'm only selling it if the pricing is worth it, because Ineed the funds to cover something else that is needed in my life thatis even more important. So, any suggests on what I should ask for it? Some of the things I'd never want to have to own and deal with are a swimming pool, a motor home, a trailer, a boat that needs to be towed, a horse, or a summer house. I would find the maintenance much more burdensome than any pleasure I could extract from having a pool in the backyard. Might as well buy a pony or an elephant, come to think of it. I can't see paying a big premium for one though, or spending the money to put it in. A thoughtful answer. With only one car and the swimming spots not inwalking distance, walking to my back yard is also a bargain. Plus, it must take up the entire yard. Sorry for jumping the gun and assuming you were being smart.