Practice vs. Theory One of the biggest areas of confusion in residential real estate is, “exactly what constitutes a legal bedroom?” In particular, to be a legal Bedroom, does the room have to have a closet? The short answer: it depends on the local city’s code requirements (some require it, some don’t). MLS Guidance However,...Read More
Missing by a Little ” or a Lot? What does a “non-conforming bedroom” look like? When it comes to “For Sale” homes, it could mean a lot of things. At one extreme, a Realtor might list a bedroom as “non-conforming” because the egress window is smaller than allowed by code, or there’s no closet. At...Read More
Practice vs. Theory One of the biggest areas of confusion in residential real estate is, “exactly what constitutes a legal bedroom?” In particular, to be a legal Bedroom, does the room have to have a closet? The short answer: it depends on the local city’s code requirements (some require it, some don’t). MLS Guidance However,...Read More
Bedroom Sizes: “Small,” “Medium,” and “(Extra) Extra Large” You certainly can call a 36′ x 13′ room in the basement of a home a “Bedroom,” as a certain listed Golden Valley home does now. But, that doesn’t make it so. That’s true even if the room technically meets the criteria for a legal Bedroom: it...Read More
Technical vs. Functional Definition Test your knowledge of residential real estate by answering this question: Who defines what constitutes a legal bedroom? A. The county where the home is located; B. The city where the home is located; C. The local multiple listing service (MLS); D. The listing agent representing the Seller. Answer: “A.” or...Read More
The Limits of Spin I addressed overcoming home shortcomings in a post earlier this week, “Fielding Buyer Objections.” Sometimes, depending on what they are, you’re better off simply conceding the drawback(s) and emphasizing the home’s strengths. Case in point: a home I showed this week that has a particularly dark basement. The listing agent’s response?...Read More
