I see you have an upgrade for the fusion soft 40K Salt System. It is mineral based with a chlorine dispenser. It is not a salt water chlorine generator. Do you want this ? http://www.poolproducts4less.com/nature-2-fusion-soft-salt-water-sanitizer-mineral-pool-system-kit-40k.aspx You will have a Jandy PDA 8 remote. It would make more sense to me if you have a salt pool to use the Jandy aqua pure control center and a jandy salt chlorine generator which will handle all of your sanitizing needs, assuming you maintain the chemicals properly. At that point, with the control center I would ditch the standard white lights with covers and maximize the potential of your remote and control center by using LED lights that will let you run a fantastic light show in your pool and spa as well as control your Polaris cleaner and water features, spa etc. Ask your builder about this stuff, he/she should know. Personally, I would ditch the ozone. Cannot imagine why you need 3 levels of sanitization? Chlorine, mineral and ozone. 2 cents.

For goodness sakes, Dad is 81. I've purchased homes with the owner's clothes still in the closet, junk 4 feet deep in the basement, and nothing updated or fixed for 40 years. That Realtor isn't wrong IF you have endless funds (looking at about 20K minimum right there unless you guys do some work), and time to spend. You are almost at the end of June. The time is NOW to get it sold. Things slow down a bit after the 4th. IF you want very top HGTV showroom dollar, (and highest commission possible for the Realtor),, follow all that advice. But it doesn't sound like the expenditure of effort is worth it for your Dad. Follow your gut. You are already willing to list under what the very top dollar is, from what you say, given the condition of the house. Do what you think is right and do not be dissuaded.

Thank you so much, everyone! Needless to say, I've been feeling sad because of the interior railing. It is really helpful to get your thoughts and ideas. @Patricia Colwell, thank you. Will add a photo of the handrail. Love the ideas for art to balance the heaviness of the railing. @chiflipper, thanks so much. The paint option is good to have in my back pocket! @Kate, thank you! I had similar concerns but this is in code in our area. The railing is 43 inches high (with a wall below the railing) so hopefully, that will help. @privateprivateprivate, thank you! Really appreciate your ideas and glad it looks okay! @Woody Vaughan or Shaun Fogarty, I agree....wish I had the option to go with that. @J Sk, thank you! Feedback like yours is helping me feel better....thank you!!! So grateful to everyone here for their comments. Thank you.

I think that all looks/sounds really nice. Not sure how much seating you were wanting by pool table, but you could extend the bar 6” (even a 1’) if you want the larger fridge, more room for glasses, etc. and would still look good. I think the pietra gray would look nice with the color wood you have in rendering and could add cushion for bum so it would be comfy like you were saying. Then back pillows could warm up the space, maybe bring in some turquoise from the kitchen. Also just my opinion, I don’t like shelves above my head even if narrower. Maybe like a focal piece of art and some wall sconces/lighting on bench. It’s such a nice floor plan/home overall!