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Michael Jacobs
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I had a client once ask me this question long before considering putting the house on the market.   There was only one bath in the home and the tub was removed and a large walk-in shower installed -- when it came time to sell, I was a bit concerned but the end product was terrific and there were multiple offers.   Most people prefer having a tub available but it really depends on the property and the buyer pool.     

Nov 14, 2015 11:51 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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I live in a tubless home for years. No need for the bath if one accepts it

Nov 14, 2015 11:15 PM
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Michele Joyce
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New England Properties - Newington, CT
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I have found that buyers like to have a bath tub in the home.  I personally would suggest to a seller to have at least one tub in the home.

 

Nov 14, 2015 10:46 PM
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Nov 15, 2015 03:46 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
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That is funny you should ask that question since I did show a few homes yesterday without tubs and the buyers commented that they really do not wish to give up a tub.

I would never recommend it as it narrows the potential buyers at resale.

Nov 15, 2015 12:58 AM
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Roy Kelley
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If you are thinking about resale, you have to have a tub in one of the bathrooms.

Nov 15, 2015 12:38 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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No I would recommend at least one tub in the house. Not everyone is a shower person and some people have back problems and like to soak it out.

Nov 15, 2015 12:21 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
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No . . . BUT in our area which is resort, vacation and retirement . . . homes without tubs are often requested, and we see them a lot more in new builds. I still think that at least one 'full bath' with tub and shower should be in a house. Resale!

 

Nov 14, 2015 11:30 PM
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Carol Williams
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No... NEVER!   You always have to think of resale and, as Debbie Gartner  said, it would reduce resale value by reducing the pool of prospective buyers... families with kids in particular.   It is a mistake not to consider  resale when they are remodeling.

Nov 14, 2015 11:04 PM
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Debbie Gartner
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I would think that would reduce resale value and timing.  It definitely cuts you off families w/ kids.  And, of course those who like bathtubs (like moi).  We also used our bathtub (occasionally) for the dog so it also might have an impact for dog owners.

Nov 14, 2015 10:50 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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If it's in a neighborhood catering more to "older" people, yes... they often don't want the hassle of trying to get in and out of a tub. We have a number of 55+ communities that build no tubs in the master bath; secondary bathrooms do have them however.

Nov 15, 2015 08:27 PM
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Sybil Campbell
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No, I think there will always be a need for a tub in most houses.

Nov 15, 2015 03:28 PM
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Amelia Robinette
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Agree that families w/kids like tubs.

Most houses have more than one bathroom, so converting one to tubless I don't see affecting it's market value. Most 1 bath houses aren't for families, so again, I don't see it being a problem for resale. 

 

Nov 15, 2015 07:43 AM
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Kathy Streib
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Funny but we were talking about the walk in shower last night at dinner with friends.  I wouldn't recommend excluding a tub because even if someone didn't really use it, they'd view it as something "missing" from the house.  It cold impact resale value. 

Nov 15, 2015 12:20 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Sally,

I would not recommend it. And we could easily live without a tub, opting for an outdoor jaccuzzi.  A

Nov 14, 2015 11:59 PM
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
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I always suggest trying to keep one, especially if its a home that a family may want to buy someday. Hard to bathe babies in a shower. 

Nov 14, 2015 11:13 PM
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Joan Cox
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I still suggest homeowners keep one tub, as it is still a feature most buyers in our area are looking for.

Nov 14, 2015 11:08 PM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Most of the homes here even after a remodel or rehab will have a tub in one of the baths. But to each their own.

Nov 14, 2015 11:06 PM
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 Good Monday morning Sally and David. There are those who would still want to take a bath. Let them make their own decision.

Nov 15, 2015 05:21 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
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I have had people who state that they don't care about a tub Sally & David. 

Nov 15, 2015 12:18 PM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
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Sally and David - It still amazes me how many people still utilize a tub. As far as our family, we could completely do without a tub.

However, for resale, there should probably at least be one combo shower/tub in the home because of that popularity.

Nov 15, 2015 12:13 PM
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Lisa Von Domek
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No tub at all?  No, not having one in the master bath is typically not a bad thing...but no tub at all, would be an issue for most home buyers.

Nov 15, 2015 09:57 AM
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Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
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No, children love bubble baths and many people do love baths. 

Nov 15, 2015 09:28 AM
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Bob Crane
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I like the big walk in showers, but I do know people who would not rent or buy a home without a tub.

Nov 15, 2015 08:27 AM
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William Feela
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No...there are many times a tub is needed especially with kids

Nov 15, 2015 08:16 AM
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John Novak
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Don't think I would recommend no tub. That seems to be way down on the list of features, and I'm sure the presence of a tub would never be a deal-breaker.

Nov 15, 2015 07:04 AM
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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
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Sally & David,
Looks like the consensus is to keep the tub and I agree.

Nov 15, 2015 07:04 AM
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Some people never want or use a tub.  For resale purposes, it can be important.

Nov 15, 2015 06:30 AM
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Evelyn Johnston
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No, I think homes need bathtubs, I haven't even seen a home without one at all.

Nov 15, 2015 05:27 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
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When buyers look at a home with no bathtub, I always here comments about it.  And, even though they never use a tub, they still look at this is a negative.

Nov 15, 2015 04:22 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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No.  You still need at least one bathtub, preferrably in a secondary bathroom, for bathing kids/dogs/etc.

Nov 15, 2015 04:01 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
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Nine times out of ten my Buyers want at least one bath tub but few say they use them as much as the shower...

Nov 15, 2015 02:23 AM
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Barbara Todaro
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I think all homes need at least one bathroom with a tub.... just for resale purposes.... young children need a tub not a walk in shower....or any shower for that matter....

Nov 15, 2015 02:12 AM
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Gary Coles (International Referrals)
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No,  I think it is important for future resale and possibly a buyer who does not care about a tub today will decide a few months from now that it was a mistake not to include a tub.

Nov 15, 2015 02:00 AM
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Michael Setunsky
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Sally K. & David L. Hanson I believe it would limit the resale to families without children.

Nov 15, 2015 12:47 AM
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Sam Shueh
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At least one for babies or elders.......

Nov 15, 2015 12:32 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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That would be up to the Buyers...

Nov 14, 2015 10:50 PM
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Monika Griffith
Property Stages Group LLC - Leesburg, FL
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As a professional kitchen and bathroom designer and Home Stager, I would recommend, if there is only one bathroom to extend it to have it big enough for a tub and a walk in shower. Walk in showers are certainly highly appreciated, but there is also a need for at least 1 tub in the house. A seller should have this in mind before putting the house  on the market.

With a smart configuration also a small bathroom can be fitted with both.

 

 

Nov 21, 2015 05:42 AM
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Chris and Dick Dovorany
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Tubs here are still required.

Nov 16, 2015 11:59 AM
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Rob Thomas
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NO ....There is always at least one family member that wants a tub ....

Nov 16, 2015 08:05 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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I am seeing this more often now in new construction. However, marketing usually will dictate a separate tub and shower in larger homes.

Nov 15, 2015 11:27 PM
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Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
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Should definitely have at least one tub in the house. We have 4 baths, and two have tubs, and three walk in showers.

Nov 15, 2015 10:53 PM
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Gita Bantwal
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No. Many people would like to have a tub.

Nov 15, 2015 08:53 PM
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John McCormack, CRS
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It's always the buyers choice but I do remind them to think of resale.

Nov 15, 2015 08:35 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
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Good morning Sally. Every home should have at least one tub, has always been what we create when we do a flip, but I don't usually have them in the master.

Nov 15, 2015 04:49 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
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Sally K. & David L. Hanson surprisingly enough, some buyers look forward to tub! May be for kids and bubble bath?

Nov 15, 2015 03:18 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
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It depends on the size of the property. 

Yet, since we have such a busy life styles and CA experiences a severe drought period, a tab requests becomes less and less popular. Ladies want to have it, even if they do not use it. 

Nov 15, 2015 02:39 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
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I don't make that kind of recommendation.  Other than my own decisions, I have only made suggetions to family.

Nov 15, 2015 02:32 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
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It really depends on the buyer's preference.  It's always easy to slip a tub into a large shower space.

Nov 15, 2015 12:58 PM
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John Pusa
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Sally K. & David L. Hanson Very good helpful question.

Nov 15, 2015 12:48 PM
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Debbie Laity
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Not around here, and not yet, but maybe sometime in the not too distent future. 

Nov 15, 2015 11:06 AM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
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Definitely not.

We built a small cabin on a canal. Just the two of us. Big tile shower. Was fine at the time.  

A friend build their own home and did not think they would miss a bath tub. So wrong! She would love a bubble bath and now with grand babies she has no tub.  

Resale value is another reason I would suggest at least one bathtub in the house. 

Nov 15, 2015 08:05 AM
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Mike Rock
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no, not really, but the Japanese soaking tubs are wonderful for soaking the muscles.. depends on if it is their last home or any chance of resale

Nov 15, 2015 03:08 AM