Seller Seeking Advice: What to Do with a Broken Hot Tub?

Seller here. Unfortunately, we are listing our home soon, and there’s a hot tub on the property that needs repairs. It has developed a leak, with repair estimates ranging from $500 to $1,500.

The hot tub isn’t an eyesore—it looks nice but is currently empty. If we remove it, there will be a clean concrete pad with professional wiring ready for a new hot tub. However, since it’s a small, well-manicured backyard, the empty pad might look out of place.

Would it be more appealing to leave the hot tub as-is and disclose the condition, or remove it and market the space as “hot tub ready”?

Options

• Repair – $500-$1,500

• Dispose – $500

• Leave as-is

What would you do?