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First Floor Bedrooms Are In Demand

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

First-floor bedrooms are the most requested feature in homes. Whether for aging in place, accessibility, in-law suite, adult privacy, or just plain ole convenience. I receive more calls, texts, emails, and radio inquiries asking for main-level living primary suites than any other feature.

And for so many reasons. And not just for the aging population. Think of a new mom, a sports injury, or a guest suite, and that room does not have to be a designated bedroom, but the versatility makes many a home desirable when this feature is needed.

A home office on the first level makes it very convenient when the primary bedroom and kitchen are also on this level.

 

There are other solutions when I often visit home because they think they must have a first-floor boudoir.

And many times, I have been able to show them how to remain in their current residence. Maybe adding a full bath from a powder room—unused living, dining, office, or bonus room- would make a perfect space.

Let’s look at your home differently. And maybe you have a chair glide setup that could work in your situation.

When you call me to sell your home, don't be surprised when I ask why you are moving. Maybe we can devise a solution for you to stay if it's a home you love.

Check Out These Five Homes With Main Level Bedrooms

Want a home with a main level bedroom?

Thinking of selling or staying in your home

Call Margaret Rome.

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Margaret Rome
HomeRome Realty
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Baltimore, Maryland


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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I do miss my first floor bedroom however I keep a better body by climbing stairs Margaret 🙂

Jul 13, 2022 04:54 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

There's an advantage to having a built-in "stair climber"

Jul 14, 2022 07:26 AM
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

You are so right, Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 . Primary on the main is an important search for most buyers. Over all the years, I can only think of one person who demanded her main bedroom be upstairs - and she was older.  She always wanted to walk up the stairs to bed. 

Jul 13, 2022 04:55 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Margaret- I agree...you don't have to be a senior to want a first floor bedroom.  In one of my favorite homes in Leesburg, I told Larry that if one of us breaks a leg or something, we're in big trouble. We'd have to move to the walk-out basement where there was a full bedroom and bath. 

Jul 13, 2022 08:11 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Prospective home sellers and home buyers are in very good hands when they seek your professional real estate advice and assistance.

Jul 14, 2022 04:25 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Margaret,

We have soooooo many buyers wanting first floor bedrooms. It seems the only ones who want the primary bedroom up is someone with small kids so they can be near them. Once the kids are a little older parents want the kids up (we usually have game rooms up) so a great place to have them away from the primary bedroom.

Jul 14, 2022 04:37 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I would certainly agree with all of that, single level homes have always been more popular than two-story homes.

Jul 14, 2022 04:59 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good Morning and thank you for the great information you are sharing with us here in the Rain.  Make it a super day!

Jul 14, 2022 06:53 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Lynnea Miller, There are still a few who want their bedroom upstairs because: the company won't see if your beds aren't made. 🙃

Jul 14, 2022 07:29 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Kathy Streib, I use the term what if a sports injury exists.

Jul 14, 2022 07:31 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Dorie Dillard Austin TX, Young families with children have wanted the bedrooms upstairs. I am finding even they don't want to deal with the stairs. One of my favorite homes was a rancher with a first-floor primary, and the lower level with a full walk-out housed the children's bedroom, family room, etc.

Jul 14, 2022 07:35 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Brian England But building two-story homes are less expensive for builders.

Jul 14, 2022 07:37 AM
Brian England

Builders are too greedy, haha

Jul 14, 2022 07:53 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Margaret,
Although we loved our last home, we sold it solely because it did not have a first-floor bedroom. We looked for and found a home with a first-floor bedroom (and office) and caregiver's quarters.

Jul 14, 2022 09:24 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Carol Williams, I'm so glad you could find the right home for you!

Jul 14, 2022 09:41 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

In my market we don't have many 2 or 3 level homes but typically they do have a bed/bath on the first floor plus a few extra rooms for whatever people are needing or wanting.  One of my very first clients (way back in 88) bought their first home from me and then their second in 93 which was a 2 story with master on first level.  Just this past month or so I've been helping them re-design their home, which they still love.  And they reminded me - We remember you saying - as we grown older we just might want a bedroom on ground level!  Such wonderful friends/clients!

Jul 14, 2022 11:56 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, Phoenix Broker  Unlike Arizona, in my market, we have very few one-level homes. Your friends and clients are so lucky to have you as their broker.

Jul 14, 2022 12:34 PM