I Met Jared from Pool Pal Today — Here's Why MetroWest Pool Owners Should Know Them

Quick Answer: I was over at a property today and met Jared from Pool Pal. He was doing a pool service and I stopped to chat with him. If you own a pool in MetroWest — or you're thinking about buying a home with one — Pool Pal is a company you should know. They open pools, clean them, balance the chemicals, and keep the water nice and blue all season. They're based in Franklin but they work all over the MetroWest area.

I was checking in on a property today and Jared from Pool Pal was there doing a service. I stopped to chat with him because — honestly — this is the kind of thing my clients will ask for a reference.

"Ann, do you know a good pool company?"

Now I do. And you should too.

Here's what Jared told me. Pool Pal opens your pool at the start of the season. Then they come back to clean it, vacuum it, backwash the filter, and balance the chemicals. They keep coming until the water is clean, clear, and balanced.

Basically — everything you need to keep a pool nice and blue all summer.

A lot of pool owners try to do it themselves. And that works for some people. But it takes time. And balancing pool chemicals is harder than it looks.

You know what the biggest struggle is? Keeping the water blue. If the chemicals aren't right, the water turns green fast. Or cloudy. Or the chlorine burns your eyes.

Hiring a pool company means you don't have to think about it. You just enjoy the pool.

I asked Jared this because a lot of MetroWest homeowners are switching from chlorine to saltwater.

His answer surprised me. Both are technically chlorine. Saltwater pools still have chlorine in them — the salt just creates the chlorine differently.

The main difference? Some people's skin reacts to regular chlorine more than saltwater chlorine. So if you have sensitive skin, saltwater might feel gentler. Otherwise — there's not a huge advantage of one over the other.

If you're selling a MetroWest home with a pool, having a company like Pool Pal keeping it beautiful is huge. Buyers walk up to a sparkling blue pool and picture summer weekends with their family. They walk up to a green, cloudy pool and start subtracting money in their head.

If you're buying a MetroWest home with a pool, ask the seller who services it. Then keep using that company (or one like Pool Pal) so you're not learning how to balance chemicals in your first summer.

Pool Pal is based in Franklin, Massachusetts, but they work all over the MetroWest area. Managing Partner

508-440-1450

justine@poolpalsinc.com

If you need help with your pool — or you're a seller who wants your pool looking its best for showings — reach out to them.

Real estate isn't just about the house. It's about all the little things that make a home feel like home. Good pool company. Trusted landscaper. Reliable plumber. The right people to call.

That's part of why I do this work — connecting my clients to the good people I meet along the way.

How much does a pool service in MetroWest cost?

Pool service costs vary by pool size, service frequency, and what's included. A typical weekly service in MetroWest runs about $150-$300 per month during pool season. Opening and closing are usually separate. Call Pool Pal for a specific quote.

Do I really need weekly pool service?

For most families with jobs and kids, yes. Weekly service keeps the water clean and the chemicals balanced without you thinking about it. If you have time and enjoy pool care, you can do it yourself — but expect to spend 2-4 hours a week.

Should I switch my pool to saltwater?

Only if you have skin that reacts to regular chlorine, or you just prefer the feel. Both saltwater and traditional chlorine pools use chlorine to keep the water clean. Saltwater systems cost more to install but are gentler on skin.

Do buyers care if a home has a pool?

Some do, some don't. Pools add value in the right MetroWest neighborhoods (family neighborhoods with hot summers) but can be a negative for buyers who don't want the maintenance. If you're selling a pool home, keep it sparkling for showings.

Where is Pool Pal located?

Pool Pal is based in Franklin, Massachusetts, and services pools across the greater MetroWest Massachusetts area.

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Ann Atamian is a Global Real Estate Advisor with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, serving Southborough and the greater MetroWest Massachusetts market. With 40+ years of local roots and 25+ years in the business, she's guided clients through everything from first homes to relocations, downsizing, and estate sales — always as a relationship, never a transaction. Her clients count on her to be thorough, honest, and prepared, and to bring clarity when the process starts to feel overwhelming.

When she's not working, you'll find Ann sailing Boston Harbor, playing competitive soccer, chasing her grandkids, or walking her dog Jett (bowtie and all) at Hopkinton State Park.

Love life. Cherish home.