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Unsellable Houses Explains The Worst Home Features They've Seen
By ALEXANDRIA TAYLOR
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While the housing market can be quite unpredictable, avoiding investing in certain features and maintaining its integrity can help ensure that it sells quickly and for a good price.
An outdoor in-ground pool.
In an interview with House Beautiful, HGTV’s Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb revealed that one of the worst features is “an in-ground pool” turned into “an outdoor terrarium.”
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Given that potential buyers often view pools as additional maintenance expenses alongside the home purchase, an in-ground terrarium can further hinder the sale of a house.
A stained carpet.
Another unacceptable feature that the “Unsellable Houses” crew has encountered is carpeted rooms with the carpet covering the floors, walls, and even the ceiling.
A person wiping a wooden floor.
Buyers dislike carpets because they feel like a surface that can never fully be cleaned. For the best resale value, stick to hard floorings like wood, vinyl, or tile.