Clearwater Real Estate | Pool Homes -Backyard Paradise of Unpleasant Surprises?
We live in a wonderful part of Florida and there's nothing better than a cool dip in a backyard pool on a hot summer day. Can't you just picture floating in the pool, relaxing, rejuvenating. This is how it should be...
Now let me tell you what can happen if you don't do your homework when you're buying that Lovely Tampa Bay Pool Home.
Jack and I spend the majority of our time working with Tampa bay Homebuyers and are big advocates and believers in Home Inspections. I am a member of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) which allows me to be a resource to my clients through my relationships with some of the areas most accomplished remodeling professionals. In a state known sometimes for fly-by-night tradesman - referrals to the best remodeling contractors and professionals in the area has proven invaluable.
In this case, Mark Thomas and his team of professionals at Skinee-Dip Pools & Spas, the largest Tampa Bay area Pool Remodelers and Pool Contractors in the 5 county Tampa Bay area inspected this pool and boy are our Home Buyers lucky they did! They know Tampa Bay pools since they've built over 3,000 since 1971 and do over 1000 pool remodels each year. These are the kind of expert resources we bring to our clients...
Now this is what the pool looked like - Looks inviting doesn't it. Our homebuyers were already imagining their pool parties and having the grandkids over - if they had stopped here they would have purchased a $15,000+ problem!
Hold on not so fast - take off those rose colored glasses ....remember all Inspections are for the Home buyer - If you are a Home or Condo buyer - Please take advantage of them or be ready for unpleasant "surprises" later and possible very costly surprises too.
Here's what we found when we took a closer look at this pool....
How happy would you be to learn about all this AFTER you bought your home?
If you have a Realtor dedicated to Tampa Bay Home Buyers, like us, they'll negotiate on your behalf like it they would for their own family.
How happy would you be to learn about all this AFTER you bought your home?
If you have a Realtor dedicated to Tampa Bay Home Buyers, like us, they'll negotiate on your behalf like it they would for their own family.
Are you looking to buy a Tampa Bay Home or Condo? Are you working with a Realtor who will really be YOUR advocate as the Home or Condo Buyer and always put YOUR best interests above selling any one home or condo? If not maybe you should reconsider your choice - we believe Buyers like you deserve more! - in this case it would have been @ $15,000 mistake - OUCH!!. Here's what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them....
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Buyers tell us that selecting a Clearwater Realtor, especially online or from a distance, can be a challenge.
Our past clients kindly agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us.
Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends...we'd love to be YOUR choice too!
Cyndee and Jack Haydon, Realtors ~ Proudly helping Buyers of Pool Homes and Condos in the Tampa Bay Area.
* All information copyrighted 2007 Cyndee and Jack Haydon, Sand Bars to Sunsets of Tampa Bay - We cover it all!
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Missy Thank you for stopping by on ALL counts :-) - I've heard people in colder climates talk about the fact that having a home with a pool is not always a plus since it takes extra effort with winter and all.
I like your suggestion on the "working order" - however, the scary thing here was all the structural issues - I usually suggest adding the pool for the home warranty for @ $160/year for the peace of mind regarding pool pumps, etc.
great information...
many people think a basic house inspection is enough... some people don't want to pay for that much anyway. this just shows that there are costs that go into making sure that you are buying a property that is sound.
Cyndee,
This is a great example of what a good buyer's agent does for their clients. You could have done the deal without the inspection and made a quick buck but you were looking out for your client. I bet you now have a client for life!
Very Important post and story. If that isn't a good example I don't know what is. So important to have an inspection as well as having a good inspector.
Chris L. Thank you for commenting even when you didn't have to - I really appreciate it.
Leah - thanks for the kudos;
Chris - they were estatic - I believe we'll have a customer for life!
Midori - It's great to see you here and you are so sweet - yep - Flat Jack has retired until the next "party"
Great post Cyndee! We are looking at a pool home in Florida for ourselves. I didn't realize that we would need a separate pool inspection. We just don't have a lot of pool homes here in the metro Atlanta area where I work. Thank you for the information.