~ jan wrote:
I might have someone going to ask me if their pond adds value to their
home. (Thinking of selling.) I haven't view it yet.... but I've always been
understanding they don't, but they might have sell it faster if it is well
done.... etc. All depends on who is looking. Group? ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us


I would think it would depend very much on the purchaser and when
selling a house you never know who is going to wander in......a pond
could spell out a high maintenance issue to a buyer who wants a low
maintenance garden - therefore hassle. A buyer with a young family might
see it as a health and safety issue....someone who loves fish could see
it as a bonus......on balance I would think it would not devalue the
price of the property significantly but might mean it will take longer
to sell, which sometimes will lead to a price reduction depending on
desperate the seller is to move....I very much doubt it would increase
the sale value.....

Gill