Each homebuyer is different, which means each individual’s preferences will also be different. Therefore, the presence of a bathtub can greatly affect one person but be irrelevant to another. Learning about past sales and current trends in your community can help you decide if a bathtub is more popular than a shower and if it may add value to your property. Keep reading as the professionals from Forever Builders, the experts in kitchen and bath remodeling Orange County homeowners have trusted for more than 20 years, discuss how the presence or absence of a bathtub can affect your home’s value.
Current Trends
In today’s homeowner’s world, large showers are becoming increasingly popular, more so than tubs. This is because many buyers view a tub as wasted space. A shower can accomplish the job for these individuals without utilizing additional space. Instead of a large tub, you can add more room to the closet and other areas of the bathroom or bedroom. Conduct some research on nearby homes to see how many have showers and how many feature bathtubs.
Value
Most real estate professionals will recommend having at least one tub in a home. Although current trends may have showers instead of bathtubs in the master bathrooms, at least one other room in the home should have a tub, such as an additional bathroom on an upper-level floor or a guest bathroom on the lower level of the home.
If you live in a newly built area or the location attracts mostly younger buyers, the current market may favor showers over bathtubs. However, keep in mind the area may not always attract youthful homebuyers, and having a shower instead of a bathtub could bring down your property’s value.
Children & Pets
If you want to attract homebuyers who have children and pets, it would be best to maintain at least one bathtub on the property. Doing so could add significant value and make it less challenging to sell your home now or in the future.
Many people believe tubs are safer than showers for children and animals. Parents can walk around the bathroom while their kids sit in the water playing with their toys or just splashing around safely. However, turning away from children for even a second in a shower could lead to critical mishaps and dangers.
Using a shower for pets could also be seen as dangerous and make the bathing process more challenging for pet owners. With a bathtub, though, the pet owner can fill the tub to a level that keeps the pet secure, allowing the animal to be more relaxed.
Speak with Professionals
Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling your current property, it would be best to speak with qualified professionals about adding or removing a bathtub from your home. These individuals can give you better insight into current trends and market value and suggest future value that a tub could add or take away from the property. Ultimately, the decision will come down to your preferences, budget, and current health abilities and needs.
Whether you’re adding or removing a bathtub, the experienced professionals from Forever Builders will guide you through every step of your bathroom renovation. When they want to work with premier experts in bathroom remodeling, Southern California homeowners trust us to provide affordable, high-quality service and help them turn their dreams into reality. We’ll help you create the bathroom you’ve always wanted, meeting all your expectations while keeping your costs within budget. To find out more about our outstanding bathroom remodeling services, give one of our friendly team members a call today.