Does a Hot Tub Increase the Value of Your Home?

Thursday, May 23rd, 2019

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Let’s take a look at how having a hot tub impacts the value of your home. Hot tubs can be an investment for your property and can fit almost any budget. Hot tubs can be purchased for anywhere from $3,000 to $20,000.

But like any part of your home, how you care for it determines if it will have a positive effect on your home’s value, should you decide to sell it.

Couple in a hot tub outside of their home

Hot Tubs at Permanent Residences

Portable hot tubs can be moved and for that reason may be considered personal property that can be taken with the homeowner when they leave the property. However, some homeowners decide to include their hot tub with the sale of their home.

Local Realtor Jim Forbus, of KRCH Realty in Reno, said about a quarter of the homes he sells have hot tubs that are sold with the house.

“A hot tub or spa, over a pool, is much more desirable,” he said, because you can use it daily and almost any time of the year.

He also has a hot tub at his own home.

Hot Tubs at Vacation Homes

Hot tubs are also very desirable at vacation destinations, which make up a large portion of the areas we serve, including Lake Tahoe and Santa Cruz.

Vacation homes with hot tubs are much more likely to be rented than those without, making a hot tub a worthwhile investment. In those cases, hot tubs certainly increase property or rental value.

Added Value

Here at The Spa and Sauna Company, we commonly work with realtors and homeowners who purchase a hot tub to feature at a property to add value.

Recently, we had a customer come in to purchase a used Hot Spring Spa for their Graeagle property.

He had a deck which had a hole in it, because he had removed a hot tub from it.

Upon trying to sell the home, a few potential buyers remarked that the deck would be great, if it had a hot tub in it. He came in and bought one, and not long after, the property sold.

Maintenance

Like anything, how you care for a hot tub will determine if it adds value when you sell the property and hot tub.

Forbus said he recently worked with someone who had a hot tub that not well maintained and decided to remove it before listing the property.

Even so, with the popularity of hot tubs, having the wiring available for a hot tub hook up can be a selling bonus too.

“It it’s nice, I definitely feature it,” he said, of hot tubs that come with homes he sells.

To wrap up, hot tubs can be a definite bonus when living in or selling a home. And should you need assistance with hot tub cleaning and routine maintenance, click here for more info. We’re happy to help.

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Does a Hot Tub Increase the Value of Your Home?

Thursday, May 23rd, 2019

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Let’s take a look at how having a hot tub impacts the value of your home. Hot tubs can be an investment for your property and can fit almost any budget. Hot tubs can be purchased for anywhere from $3,000 to $20,000.

But like any part of your home, how you care for it determines if it will have a positive effect on your home’s value, should you decide to sell it.

Couple in a hot tub outside of their home

Hot Tubs at Permanent Residences

Portable hot tubs can be moved and for that reason may be considered personal property that can be taken with the homeowner when they leave the property. However, some homeowners decide to include their hot tub with the sale of their home.

Local Realtor Jim Forbus, of KRCH Realty in Reno, said about a quarter of the homes he sells have hot tubs that are sold with the house.

“A hot tub or spa, over a pool, is much more desirable,” he said, because you can use it daily and almost any time of the year.

He also has a hot tub at his own home.

Hot Tubs at Vacation Homes

Hot tubs are also very desirable at vacation destinations, which make up a large portion of the areas we serve, including Lake Tahoe and Santa Cruz.

Vacation homes with hot tubs are much more likely to be rented than those without, making a hot tub a worthwhile investment. In those cases, hot tubs certainly increase property or rental value.

Added Value

Here at The Spa and Sauna Company, we commonly work with realtors and homeowners who purchase a hot tub to feature at a property to add value.

Recently, we had a customer come in to purchase a used Hot Spring Spa for their Graeagle property.

He had a deck which had a hole in it, because he had removed a hot tub from it.

Upon trying to sell the home, a few potential buyers remarked that the deck would be great, if it had a hot tub in it. He came in and bought one, and not long after, the property sold.

Maintenance

Like anything, how you care for a hot tub will determine if it adds value when you sell the property and hot tub.

Forbus said he recently worked with someone who had a hot tub that not well maintained and decided to remove it before listing the property.

Even so, with the popularity of hot tubs, having the wiring available for a hot tub hook up can be a selling bonus too.

“It it’s nice, I definitely feature it,” he said, of hot tubs that come with homes he sells.

To wrap up, hot tubs can be a definite bonus when living in or selling a home. And should you need assistance with hot tub cleaning and routine maintenance, click here for more info. We’re happy to help.

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Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy A Hot Tub

Thursday, May 9th, 2019

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Anytime you want a hot tub is the best time to buy a hot tub, but as far as deals go, May (and most of the summer) is the very best time to buy. Let us tell you why!

Sales

At The Spa and Sauna Company, the most sales from the most manufacturers are available in May, July and September.

That is because our manufacturers have studied the industry trends and noticed May is when most people like to buy hot tubs.

As a result, you can frequently find an Added Value Package Sale, a Rebate Sale, or a Showroom Sale in May at any of our 5 locations.

There are also frequent sales throughout the summer, through Labor Day.

Landscaping Season

Why May, you might ask? Well, it comes down to the weather, at least in Nevada and California, where we have 5 showrooms for all of your hot tub needs. As the weather heats up, and people start thinking about backyard landscaping, hot tubs typically come to mind as well.

A lot of people associate hot tub fun with cold weather, but hot tubs are enjoyable year-round. Planning now means your hot tub will be ready and in your backyard by the time the cold fall and winter weather arrive, and most likely it will be there much sooner.

Environment

Being in a high-desert, at least in Nevada, means you can expect cool mornings, warm days and cool nights. It’s the perfect time to enjoy grilling and then a soak in your hot tub as the weather cools down.

Many hot tubs also have a feature where you can make the water cool too, if you want to take your soak during the daytime.

New Hot Tub Models

By May, the new hot tub models for the year are available. If one of those interests you, it is the perfect time to buy it.

But, if having the newest model isn’t an incentive for you, you can also get great close-out specials on the previous year’s models that are still in the showroom. And you might be able to get them at a discount and into your backyard sooner, because you don’t have to wait for them to be ordered.

As we approach our big sale season, we hope a hot tub will come in to your mind and we can help you get the perfect hot tub for you into your backyard.

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Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy A Hot Tub

Thursday, May 9th, 2019

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Anytime you want a hot tub is the best time to buy a hot tub, but as far as deals go, May (and most of the summer) is the very best time to buy. Let us tell you why!

Sales

At The Spa and Sauna Company, the most sales from the most manufacturers are available in May, July and September.

That is because our manufacturers have studied the industry trends and noticed May is when most people like to buy hot tubs.

As a result, you can frequently find an Added Value Package Sale, a Rebate Sale, or a Showroom Sale in May at any of our 5 locations.

There are also frequent sales throughout the summer, through Labor Day.

Landscaping Season

Why May, you might ask? Well, it comes down to the weather, at least in Nevada and California, where we have 5 showrooms for all of your hot tub needs. As the weather heats up, and people start thinking about backyard landscaping, hot tubs typically come to mind as well.

A lot of people associate hot tub fun with cold weather, but hot tubs are enjoyable year-round. Planning now means your hot tub will be ready and in your backyard by the time the cold fall and winter weather arrive, and most likely it will be there much sooner.

Environment

Being in a high-desert, at least in Nevada, means you can expect cool mornings, warm days and cool nights. It’s the perfect time to enjoy grilling and then a soak in your hot tub as the weather cools down.

Many hot tubs also have a feature where you can make the water cool too, if you want to take your soak during the daytime.

New Hot Tub Models

By May, the new hot tub models for the year are available. If one of those interests you, it is the perfect time to buy it.

But, if having the newest model isn’t an incentive for you, you can also get great close-out specials on the previous year’s models that are still in the showroom. And you might be able to get them at a discount and into your backyard sooner, because you don’t have to wait for them to be ordered.

As we approach our big sale season, we hope a hot tub will come in to your mind and we can help you get the perfect hot tub for you into your backyard.

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The Perfect Pool Table or Shuffleboard

Thursday, May 2nd, 2019

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

What is the perfect piece of game room equipment? We think a better question is what is the perfect piece of game room equipment for you.

Our team of Billiards Experts at our Nevada locations have developed a short quiz to help you find your perfect pool table, or shuffleboard!

To take the quiz, Click Here.

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Game Room Equipment Area of Interest

The first thing we want to narrow down is are you looking for a pool table or shuffleboard. Don’t know? That’s ok too.

Size of Game Room Equipment

We have pool tables and shuffleboards designed to fit any space requirements you may have. We have pool tables ranging from 7 to 9 feet and shuffleboards ranging from 9 to 16 feet.

To watch a video about how large of a room you need for a pool table, Click Here.

Delivery

Are you ready for your Game Room Equipment right now or later, maybe in 1 to 2 months?

This will help us decide if a floor model or in stock model is best for you or if you would prefer to order your piece, or make more customizations.

Planning and Purchasing

What would help you most in making the next step toward your Perfect Pool Table or shuffleboard?

We can provide a Buyer’s Guide, a Planning Phone Call, or you can visit one of our locations. We keep billiards Equipment on display at 2 locations, 9748 S. Virginia St. in Reno and 250 E. Glendale Ave. in Sparks.

We encourage you to take out quiz and we’ll help you find your perfect pool table or shuffleboard right away!

While we sell pool tables and shuffleboards at The Spa and Sauna Company’s Nevada locations, you can also buy select Brunswick Billiards pool tables and shuffleboards online from us and have them delivered almost anywhere in the country! Click Here to shop!

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Backyard Consultation – Planning for a Hot Tub

Thursday, April 25th, 2019

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

So, you’ve been thinking about a hot tub. Maybe you’ve consulted our Hot Tub Buyer’s Guide, which can be found Here. Maybe you’ve done some research online. Maybe you’ve used a friend’s or family member’s hot tub, and you like theirs.

But have you started planning to put a hot tub in your backyard?

As a courtesy, we offer a unique service, called a Backyard Consultation, which is a complimentary no-obligation visit from a salesperson where you can discuss optimal hot tub placement in your yard, and desired privacy and view. Simply fill out a form on our website and one of our hot tub specialists will be in touch. You can find the form Here.

After filling out the form, one of our hot tub specialists will contact you by email to set up an appointment.

We’re willing to come to you and your own backyard, in the Northern Nevada area, Northern California area, or the Bay area in California. A backyard consultation can be done before or after picking out your hot tub in one of our 5 showrooms.

Here are some of the topics we will discuss:

Hot Tub Placement

Our hot tub experts will help you find the best location for your hot tub. We will also help you find the ideal direction to face the hot tub. Have you considered which way the sun hits your backyard at the time you think you will be using your hot tub most?

We have advice about placement of the hot tub cover and cover lifter also. You will want your hot tub cover and cover lifter to be easy to use. We can also help you find the correct side, so you don’t block any desired views.

And, if you don’t already have one, we can make suggestions about the type of hot tub pad that will be best for you.

Hot Tub Needs

Have you considered what size hot tub you want? What about shape?

While most hot tubs we offer at The Spa and Sauna Company are about 7 feet by 7 feet and square or rectangular in shape, we do have some uniquely shaped and smaller or larger hot tubs to fit your needs as well. Some hot tubs are round, triangular or even diamond shaped. And we have hot tubs that can fit as few as two people, or as many as eight.

Our hot tub experts can direct you to the questions you need to ask yourself to find your ideal hot tub. If you haven’t already made your hot tub purchase, we can bring recommendations and brochures.

Electrical

What about electrical? We will explain how to set up your hot tub, its placement & voltage that will be needed. Most of the hot tubs we sell require 220 volt electrical hook ups, but we also offer hot tubs that work with a standard 110 volt outlet. We can even provide you with a list of electrical, concrete and crane vendors we have worked with in the past.

Delivery

At The Spa and Sauna Company, we always deliver your hot directly to your preferred location in your backyard. At your Backyard Consultation, we’ll evaluate if any special equipment is needed for your hot tub delivery. Most of our hot tubs are delivered by a delivery crew, that places the hot tub on a sled and brings it to your backyard, but the occasional delivery requires a larger delivery crew or even a crane.

To request a FREE hot tub backyard consultation, Click Here. One of our hot tub experts will be in touch shortly.

And if you’re considering a Swim Spa, we offer backyard consultations for those as well. Click Here for to get started with a Swim Spa backyard consultation.

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Backyard Consultation – Planning for a Hot Tub

Thursday, April 25th, 2019

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

So, you’ve been thinking about a hot tub. Maybe you’ve consulted our Hot Tub Buyer’s Guide, which can be found Here. Maybe you’ve done some research online. Maybe you’ve used a friend’s or family member’s hot tub, and you like theirs.

But have you started planning to put a hot tub in your backyard?

As a courtesy, we offer a unique service, called a Backyard Consultation, which is a complimentary no-obligation visit from a salesperson where you can discuss optimal hot tub placement in your yard, and desired privacy and view. Simply fill out a form on our website and one of our hot tub specialists will be in touch. You can find the form Here.

After filling out the form, one of our hot tub specialists will contact you by email to set up an appointment.

We’re willing to come to you and your own backyard, in the Northern Nevada area, Northern California area, or the Bay area in California. A backyard consultation can be done before or after picking out your hot tub in one of our 5 showrooms.

Here are some of the topics we will discuss:

Hot Tub Placement

Our hot tub experts will help you find the best location for your hot tub. We will also help you find the ideal direction to face the hot tub. Have you considered which way the sun hits your backyard at the time you think you will be using your hot tub most?

We have advice about placement of the hot tub cover and cover lifter also. You will want your hot tub cover and cover lifter to be easy to use. We can also help you find the correct side, so you don’t block any desired views.

And, if you don’t already have one, we can make suggestions about the type of hot tub pad that will be best for you.

Hot Tub Needs

Have you considered what size hot tub you want? What about shape?

While most hot tubs we offer at The Spa and Sauna Company are about 7 feet by 7 feet and square or rectangular in shape, we do have some uniquely shaped and smaller or larger hot tubs to fit your needs as well. Some hot tubs are round, triangular or even diamond shaped. And we have hot tubs that can fit as few as two people, or as many as eight.

Our hot tub experts can direct you to the questions you need to ask yourself to find your ideal hot tub. If you haven’t already made your hot tub purchase, we can bring recommendations and brochures.

Electrical

What about electrical? We will explain how to set up your hot tub, its placement & voltage that will be needed. Most of the hot tubs we sell require 220 volt electrical hook ups, but we also offer hot tubs that work with a standard 110 volt outlet. We can even provide you with a list of electrical, concrete and crane vendors we have worked with in the past.

Delivery

At The Spa and Sauna Company, we always deliver your hot directly to your preferred location in your backyard. At your Backyard Consultation, we’ll evaluate if any special equipment is needed for your hot tub delivery. Most of our hot tubs are delivered by a delivery crew, that places the hot tub on a sled and brings it to your backyard, but the occasional delivery requires a larger delivery crew or even a crane.

To request a FREE hot tub backyard consultation, Click Here. One of our hot tub experts will be in touch shortly.

And if you’re considering a Swim Spa, we offer backyard consultations for those as well. Click Here for to get started with a Swim Spa backyard consultation.

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What is the Perfect Swim Spa

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

What is the perfect Swim Spa? Well, the answer is different for everyone, and depends on quite a few factors. A better question is: What is the perfect Swim Spa for YOU?

We have a short quiz, developed by our team of Swim Spa Experts, that can help our team of professionals get you in YOUR Perfect Swim Spa!

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Perfect Hot Tub Quiz

We have developed a quiz that will help our Endless Pools Swim Spa Experts here at The Spa and Sauna Company find the best Swim Spa for you.

At The Spa and Sauna Company, we exclusively carry the Endless Pools product line for swim spas because we know they are the best Swim Spa option out there.

Endless Pools offers 3 distinct product lines, so there is an Endless Pool for every budget, space and activity level.

Use of the Swim Spa

What will you swim spa be used for? Are you looking for exercise, leisure swimming, competitive swimming, rowing, or just family fun?

Endless Pools has specific models designed to suit your individual needs.

Size of the Swim Spa

Swim spas are currently available in sizes between 12 feet and 20 feet.

Depending on the size of your backyard, we can put an Endless Pool specific to your size dimensions and activity needs almost anywhere.

Location of the Swim Spa

An Endless Pool can be installed inside your home or outside of it.

We have even had customers install them in sunrooms or garages.

The choice is completely up to you.

Information Needed to Help You Plan for Your Swim Spa

We have a variety of helpful information designed to make planning your Swim Spa purchase easier. Would you like a Buyer’s Guide, a phone call, a complimentary Backyard Consultation or a test soak? We can even discuss this in one of our 5 showrooms with you or provide a little more information about health benefits. We’re here to make the planning and shopping experience as enjoyable as possible.

To take the Perfect Swim Spa Quiz, click here. You won’t regret it!

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What is the Perfect Swim Spa

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

What is the perfect Swim Spa? Well, the answer is different for everyone, and depends on quite a few factors. A better question is: What is the perfect Swim Spa for YOU?

We have a short quiz, developed by our team of Swim Spa Experts, that can help our team of professionals get you in YOUR Perfect Swim Spa!

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Perfect Hot Tub Quiz

We have developed a quiz that will help our Endless Pools Swim Spa Experts here at The Spa and Sauna Company find the best Swim Spa for you.

At The Spa and Sauna Company, we exclusively carry the Endless Pools product line for swim spas because we know they are the best Swim Spa option out there.

Endless Pools offers 3 distinct product lines, so there is an Endless Pool for every budget, space and activity level.

Use of the Swim Spa

What will you swim spa be used for? Are you looking for exercise, leisure swimming, competitive swimming, rowing, or just family fun?

Endless Pools has specific models designed to suit your individual needs.

Size of the Swim Spa

Swim spas are currently available in sizes between 12 feet and 20 feet.

Depending on the size of your backyard, we can put an Endless Pool specific to your size dimensions and activity needs almost anywhere.

Location of the Swim Spa

An Endless Pool can be installed inside your home or outside of it.

We have even had customers install them in sunrooms or garages.

The choice is completely up to you.

Information Needed to Help You Plan for Your Swim Spa

We have a variety of helpful information designed to make planning your Swim Spa purchase easier. Would you like a Buyer’s Guide, a phone call, a complimentary Backyard Consultation or a test soak? We can even discuss this in one of our 5 showrooms with you or provide a little more information about health benefits. We’re here to make the planning and shopping experience as enjoyable as possible.

To take the Perfect Swim Spa Quiz, click here. You won’t regret it!

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Why Portable Hot Tubs Are Better Than In-Ground Hot Tubs

Thursday, February 28th, 2019

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

There are a variety of choices to make when it comes to getting a hot tub.

What we’re going to discuss today is why a portable hot tub is better than an in-ground or semi in-ground hot tub.

At The Spa and Sauna Company, we recommend keeping your portable hot tub portable, as it was intended. Let us explain why.

Reason 1: In-ground or semi in-ground hot tubs add a lot to construction costs

The hot tubs available from The Spa and Sauna Company are designed to be placed on a concrete pad. While you could sink them into the ground, that would require another contractor to dig a hole and possibly build a structure to surround your hot tub.

If your hot tub is placed in-ground or semi in-ground, you would require excavation, ground reinforcement, and a French drain or sump pump. That would add time and cost, and additional vendors. None of those things are necessary for hot tub enjoyment.

Plus, have you seen the cabinets on our hot tubs? They are designed to be aesthetically pleasing and functional. Why would you want to cover that up?

Reason 2: In-ground and semi in-ground hot tubs are harder to get in to

With a typical above-ground portable hot tub, you step up on a couple of steps and then into your hot tub, usually to a shelf that is about the same height as the highest step.

With a in-ground or semi in-ground hot tub, you step down into your hot tub from higher up, which means it’s a little awkward to get in your hot tub. It also increases the chances that you might slip.

It also harder to remove the cover on an in-ground or semi in-ground hot tub, because you can’t rely on the assistance of a mechanical cover lifter that pairs so nicely with a portable hot tub.

A hot tub that is harder to open and get into gets used less than one that is easy to access.

At The Spa and Sauna Company, we want to make sure you get as much use and enjoyment from your investment as possible.

Reason 3: Safety

When a hot tub is flush with the ground, you have to take extra precautions to make sure no children, pets, or inattentive adults, inadvertently step into your open hot tub.

That’s a lot less of a concern, when your hot tub is several feet above ground-level.

Reason 4: Energy Efficiency

The ground temperatures in Nevada are a lot colder than the temperature outside. That works to your disadvantage with an in-ground hot tub.

Although the temperature outside can swing by about 30 degrees from day to night, the ground temperature does not experience those variations. It just stays colder. That means the ground around an in-ground hot tub holds in the cold (not the heat) which works against your goal of keeping your hot tub hot.

You’ll end up paying more in electricity costs to keep an in-ground or semi in-ground hot tub heated.

Above-ground portable hot tubs work with the temperature and the sun exposure to reduce you energy costs.

Reason 5: In-ground or semi in-ground hot tubs are harder to access for electrical hook up

Installation is more complex. Your electrician will need access to run the wires to your hot tub. If the access area is underground it will be harder to get to. If you decide to build a structure around your hot tub, please make sure you can access the control panel and electrical hook up.

Reason 6: In-ground and semi in-ground hot tubs are harder to access for routine maintenance, routine cleaning, and service

There are times when you will need to open up your hot tub’s doors to the equipment compartment, either for routine maintenance or service. If that door is underground or even partly underground, that becomes much harder to do.

A well maintained hot tub is a hot tub that gets used more often.

Reason 7: Moving your hot tub

Should you move or decide to relocate your hot tub, The Spa and Sauna Company can help you. If you’ve submerged your hot tub, you now have a hole in your yard to fill and possible a structure to remove too.

We hope the reasons above have helped you decide if an in-ground, semi in-ground, or portable spa is right for you.

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