Are bath tubs worth including as a feature in the master bath?

BBTHomes! YES, it is worth it! There will be folks who don't need it, and folks who prefer a larger stand up shower and no tub, BUT those folks will be few and far between when speaking to consumer marketability. We should always keep in mind that it is generally a smarter idea to appeal to the largest pool of buyers and the majority desire rather than what we like or what a smaller pool of buyers wants. It will typically help us sell faster and/or for more money! So, it's not really so much a value increase as much as it is a mass market appeal factor! Feel free to reach out to me anytime! codysellsproperty@gmail.com 346-412-6603

Some people like traditional bathtub and the new trend of walk in shower with shower nozzles all over the walls are likable by some. As long as the bathrooms are updated, few people make a big deal out of it.

Chris
832-859-8698
ChrisRealEstatePro.com

Absolutely! If you can find the space to do a separate tub and shower, that would be ideal. If not, it's still very common to have just a large shower in the master and a tub in the hall bath. Kids use the tub more often, so if you only have one, the hall bath is the best choice.

Hi Barbara,
There is a new trend to replace the bathtub by a larger 'walk in' or ' drive through ' shower.
However some people will still prefer the old fashioned tub, hence it is worth including it as a feature. More so, if it has jets / jacuzzi functions.
Best,
francois@cozy-homes.com

As far as marketing, most homes in the upper price ranges will have a lovely soaking tub, whether free-standing or built-in. If this is the case, then yes, a tub is worth including as a feature in the master bath. They are viewed as a perk of luxurious living. If it is a regular shower/tub combo, then featuring it could go either way, depending on how updated it is. A REALTOR® has limited space in the public description section (words to type) in the MLS, so if they feel that other features have a better chance of selling your home then they may skip the tub in that section. However, they can include it in other marketing materials such as flyers and on their web site or external sites like Zillow, etc.

As far as remodeling choices, one should consider how much personal enjoyment they will get out of the bathtub in the time they plan to spend owning the home. That should be weighed against cost. Remember that not having a tub in the master will discourage some potential buyers, as it is an expected item in most neighborhoods. See the link below for some of the latest bathroom remodeling information.

All the best,
Andrea Cloud-Wagner
Cloud Realty
281-359-9999

Hi Karen,

The presence or absence of a bathtub in the master bath is really a personal preference for Buyers.

If your question is asking if they are worth including as a marketing feature when inputting the MLS in HAR, then I'd say it depends on what else the bath room boats. Several pictures and angles of the master bath will do as most people don't search specifically in their search criteria for only master bath's with tubs.

If your question is asking about whether or not to install a bath tub in the master during a remodel, the answer really does depend on the bathroom and what will work in the space. I'd go with a large, stand alone shower rather than a tub/shower combo, if given the choice. If there is room for a nice size shower and jacuzzi or soaking tub, that's your best option. Most Buyers do prefer a decent shower and bath tub in their master bath.

Hope this helps!

Darby Grimmett / KW / darby@darbygrimmett.com / 936-827-9217

It really is a matter of choice. There is a trend to have only a master shower and no bathtub in the master suite, however there are still buyers out there that won't look at a home if it does not have a master tub. While this number is shrinking, do you really want to exclude a group of people in a potential sale for the future. Other considerations are:
* Is there another tub in the home - there usually should be at least one tub in a home
* Is it a shoer/tub combo. If there is only space for a shower/tub combo, I feel a large spacious shower would be more appealing than a combo
* If you have space for a separate tub, choose a smaller freestanding soaking style tub. Often the negativity towards a tub is the amount of water that is used, if you can find a stylish tub that uses less water that is a winner

The bottomline also is, what do you want? Would you personally like a tub? How long are you planning to stay in your home? Will the quality of only a shower offset no tub for future sales?

I've included a link to the most recent article I could find (2015) for another opinion. Happy remodeling!