What Is A Bedroom Is Not A Simple Answer

Margaret

It's not a simple answer since codes can vary by area. It comes up regularly as a question.

Jeff

Good morning, Margaret. This bedroom issue can become contentious, as local codes can/do vary. And mls requirements can vary from state code requirements. In NC, it's not always required to have a closet to call it a bedroom, but we don't in MLS unless it does. And if a home is permitted for a specific number of bedrooms for a septic system, it doesn't matter how many more bedrooms the home has, they can't be counted as such.

I hope people  in your area will listen to your radio show today. Good luck.

Good morning Margaret. The old bedroom issue is always a source of controversy. Enjoy your day!

Margaret,  that will be an interesting discussion for certain. We do not need a closet in my area to constitute a bedroom.  We need a window for egress. 

Enjoy this blessed and beautiful day.

A thought I had is that another topic is how to value add ons to the house. Many believe that if all you do is add AC then it is equal to the normal per SF and that is not the case.

Hi Margaret - You'd think there would be easy agreement on this issue, but not so much. Our MLS allows us to call rooms like this - or even rooms with inadequate escape windows - bedrooms, provided we identify them as "non-conforming". That's probably not the best solution.

Margaret- this seems to be another reminder that real estate is regional!  I vaguely remember in Texas that you needed a closet but that was many many years ago. 

Margaret, how interesting that on  your radio show you are forced into taking a position... funny if a buyer from a different transaction calls me and I am not involved I diplomatically advise them to talk to their agent and get help....Endre