Is a hot tub on your deck considered a plus or a minus when selling your house on Long Island?

Joe
Home Seller
North Babylon, NY

Answers (9)
Best answer: Carol Bromm
First to answer: Gail Gladsto…
Stephen Mahabir
Broker
Valley Stream, NY

While opinions differ, I'm still to find the person who does not enjoy a relaxing "whirl". I say PLUS!

Wed Dec 3 2008, 20:33
LARRY & SHEILA...
Broker
11787

Joe it can go either way. We recently had a deal that the potential buyer wanted the hot tub removed before closing on the house

Sat Oct 18 2008, 03:05
Carol Bromm
Broker
Babylon, NY
BEST ANSWER

The hot tub was the tipping factor in one of my sales this year. Unlike a pool which takes up a lot of room, can only be used a few months out of the year, is dangerous for young kids, lots of work, etc., in my experience, most people seem to look favorably on a hot tub.

Thu Oct 16 2008, 13:30
Bill Eckler-Flo...
Agent
Venice, FL

Joe,

This is a tough call........but it pretty much depends on the individual buyer. For it to be considered an advantage, the vast majority of buyers would need to be attracted to it as a feature. Just not sure this is the case.

Good luck

Wed Oct 15 2008, 17:52
Gina Lollo
Agent
Setauket, NY

It has been my experience that buyers think it is a plus.....

Wed Oct 15 2008, 17:33
Phil Svendsen
Agent
Huntington, NY

Like everything else in this world; it depends. Hot tub on a small deck could be a minus to many buyers and just the reverse is a possibility too. Usually, however, hot tubs can be dealt with effectively either way and should not be a make or break all issue to a reasonable buyer. An escrow offset could be a possibility here. Look to your lawyer to deal with this in a serious buy negotiation.

Wed Oct 15 2008, 13:43
Jane..jaishr...
Agent
11733

Hot Tub can be a plus feature when selling a house. However it depends on the buyer, some may love it, others may not. Also just a note, have all the CO's for the deck etc, please check your local town code.
Good Luck.....

Wed Oct 15 2008, 13:23
Gail Gladstone,...
Agent
11743

Unlike a pool, I have always found it to be a BIG plus.

Web Reference: http://GailGladstone.com
Wed Oct 15 2008, 13:16
Gail Gladstone,...
Agent
11743
FIRST ANSWER

Unlike a pool...I have always found it to be a BIG plus!

Web Reference: http://GailGladstone.com
Wed Oct 15 2008, 13:15

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