Ariel Darmoni – Operations Manager at 123 Remodeling, finds himself in this discussion frequently and has developed some well-founded opinion:
“If you are in a one bedroom condo you are not going to impact resale value. A one bedroom condo does not need a tub. No couple with babies are going to buy a one bedroom condo.
In a two bedroom condo with two baths, the most common choices recently are for the best of both worlds. Nine out of ten clients want the walk-in shower in their master bathroom and a glass walled tub-and-shower in their other bathroom.
Families adding a second or third bathroom are usually remodeling to accommodate a growing family and these clients are usually building the new bathroom for the parents to use.”
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Unless you plan to see right away, base your decision 80% on what you prefer and 20% on what real estate professionals tell you for resale value. The impact on resale value is difficult to judge, but it is hard to beat a barrier free shower with a clear glass door in terms of the function of the room. If the condo is on the beach, or part of a property with a pool and hot tub, your need for a tub diminishes.
If your question is based solely on the resale value of your home I say “no”. One bedroom homes generally don’t attract buyers with family’s. If your’e looking to get the most value out of your home you can never go wrong with an updated Bathroom or Kitchen. Just keep in mind who your potential buyers will be while making these upgrades. And as always do what makes you happy your’e the one living there. Thanks for your question.
