Yes. Real estate agents should recommend pool leak detection when the property has a pool, especially in South Florida.
A regular home inspection does not usually prove whether the pool is leaking. A pool can look beautiful during a showing and still be losing water. The water may be topped off, the autofill may be hiding the loss, or the leak may only show up when the equipment is running.
What the Buyer Gets
For the buyer, the value is obvious. They get a better understanding of what they are buying before closing.
What the Agent Gets
For the agent, the value is also important. It shows that the agent is looking out for the client and helping prevent surprise problems after the sale. A pool leak problem after closing can create stress, phone calls, finger-pointing, and unhappy clients. Recommending a separate pool leak inspection helps the agent show they were thorough.
When It Makes the Most Sense
- Signs of water loss or a running autofill
- Wet areas near the pool or equipment
- Damaged deck or coping
- Older equipment or unknown pool history
- Previous repairs visible on the pool shell or plumbing
Leak and Subsurface Locators is not acting as the realtor, attorney, insurance advisor, electrician, engineer, code official, or home inspector. Our role is to evaluate the pool and document what we observe.
Agents: share this resource with your buyers before closing.
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