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Would old shed add value?

4 years ago

Planning to sell house. this shed came with the house, its weirdly placed about 11ft away from the fence on both sides. the floor is also falling in. its still useable but it definitely gives you ”dilapidated” vibes. should we try to bandaid the floor and keep it or have it hauled off?


Comments (13)

  • 4 years ago

    I agree. If the new owner needs a shed, they'd probably get a new one.

  • 4 years ago

    Sheds are nice to have and they aren’t cheap. . I’d keep it and let new owners to deal with it.

  • 4 years ago

    But many buyers would look at it as a PITA to get rid of and cost money, too. Or you can offer a buyer $300-400 credit to have it hauled away.

  • 4 years ago

    Shed’s floor is easy to repair.

  • 4 years ago

    Keep it only if you fix the floor, and can eliminate the "dilapidated vibe." A fresh coat of paint, and maybe even a decorative fake window (shutters, window box) on the side could make it into a potential asset.

  • 4 years ago

    I would get rid of the dilapidated shed.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    "the floor is also falling in. its still useable but it definitely gives you ”dilapidated” vibes."

    Then fix it up right, or get rid of it. Unless your house also has "dilapidated" vibes, it will likely look like a pain in the butt to either fix or remove for the new owners. If your house also needs some repair and DIY, then it will fit in, but if it doesn't you're limiting potential new owners to those who are willing and able to fix it up.

  • 4 years ago

    List it with the shed. When buyers come to see the house, realtor will get the reaction right away. If potential buyer doesn't want it; and let the realtor say removing it will be noted in their offer. If buyer wants it, but complains about the floor, then realtor can not in their offer your agreeing to fix the floor.

  • 4 years ago

    Get rid of it before putting the house on the market. In its present condition it will turn off some buyers, especially those who will wonder what other maintenance you've deferred. And even if you repair it, it's not very attractive, so I wouldn't bother trying to fix it up.

  • 4 years ago

    I'd keep it. Few buyers will take the condition of a shed to be an indicator of how a house is kept up. Sheds aren't built like houses are, and they age. Yet, they are super useful in storing bikes, gardening stuff, mowers, snow blowers, and help keep a garage (if you have one) tidy and usable. If they decide they don't want it, it's easy to get rid of that it'd be a non-issue in buying the home.

  • 4 years ago

    The shed looks better than the assortment of toys and other structures. I’d get rid of everything but the shed.

  • 4 years ago

    Are you including any garden tools in your sale? If so, a shed would be a good place to store them. Also, does the shed have a foundation?