Selling a house with a tank ?

[cjrudy]

My wife and I are relocating to Tampa Florida next year and plan on putting our house on the market early next year. I have a 90 gallon mixed reef with a basement sump and I am wondering whether to keep it up while showing the house, or tear it down prior.

I am sure lots of reefers out there have been in the same situation, what did everyone do ?

 

[goma]

When we sold our house last year we left our tank up and running. Now we didn't have a basement sump so there were no holes going though the floor and I think that is what may scare some potential buyers. Is the plan to fix the holes prior to selling? What does your real estate agent say?

 

[gpdno]

Unless your going to list the house on reef friendly boards, I'd say it is a liability. You might try wording the listing such that the buyer could have the tank with the purchase price. But I think overall it's better to remove it. Especially if by removing it, you would have to repair/replace anything. Otherwise you'll likely to get an offer, only to have the buyer come back after an inspection requesting a discount on the price to remove/repair 'damage'



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[Oxylebius]

I would jump at the chance to buy a house with plumbing and floor support already set-up, but as many have already commented, most people won't go for it and it can bring down the price of a house especially if you want a quick closing.

Although, I wonder if you are pro-active on local/regional reefing sites and Craigs-list, what would happen if you got the word out before it goes on the market, stir interest of the tank set-up in the house, if this would help the sale of the house w/o having to tear down/repair the house?

 

[PSU4ME]

I'd find out the cost to have the floor repaired and leave the tank up. If someone complains you can either fix it or deduct it from the price - give the options but at the end of the day it's a non issue if you address it like that. This way if you get a buyer who likes it you're set!

 

[Steve L]

There are too many downsides to leaving the tank there. You may find a guy that's thrilled with it but his wife many not like the size, where it is, or has a piece of furniture in mind for the spot your tank is in. Remember if a couple or family is buying the house they both need to like the tank.

 

[yankieman]

I was interested in this question as well ,, we have a 209gal built into the wall which I am not going to take down to sell my home so even though it may deter some people I will just have to wait for someone that wants the tank,,,

 

[cjrudy]

Thanks for the input everyone, I think we are leaning toward taking it down. As a few have said , it will raise too many questions.

No the question is how many month do I need to sell the coral fish, then tear down and sell everything. We plan to have the house on the market by March 1st 2015

 

[Oxylebius]

Thanks for the input everyone, I think we are leaning toward taking it down. As a few have said , it will raise too many questions.

No the question is how many month do I need to sell the coral fish, then tear down and sell everything. We plan to have the house on the market by March 1st 2015

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[cjrudy]

Where do you live? Start advertising on local forums and here!

I live in Buffalo, NY. We have a great local forum on RC. Unfortunately I have been banned multiple times over the years.