Comments on: Is This Room a Bedroom? https://appraisersblogs.com/is-this-room-a-bedroom Appraisal News and Tips for Real Estate Appraisers Sat, 09 Dec 2023 02:22:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Johnny https://appraisersblogs.com/is-this-room-a-bedroom/#comment-39443 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 02:22:08 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=26583#comment-39443 Can the second egress for a bedroom be through the master bath?

]]> By: Lynn M Anderson https://appraisersblogs.com/is-this-room-a-bedroom/#comment-36341 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 15:21:22 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=26583#comment-36341 In reply to Christie M Bond.

With over 29 years of appraisal experience I believe you are absolutely correct. In addition, we must now consider ANSI guidelines for ceiling heights, and in reference to the photo provided above, I believe the sf of the room above would be significantly reduced due to the slope.

]]> By: Christie M Bond https://appraisersblogs.com/is-this-room-a-bedroom/#comment-33896 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:09:10 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=26583#comment-33896 I specialize in historic preservation and valuation of historic homes – “back in the day” closets were a luxury, and most older homes in my market had furniture instead, like wardrobes and armoires. There was no shortage of Realtors that would debate with me on this topic, and disagree with my bedroom counts over the lack or presence of closets. My personal criteria in defining a bedroom was that it was large enough to function as such, with room for a bed and dresser/wardrobe, had privacy (door and walled in independently without being a walk-thru for other rooms) and also had an “egress” sized window. If any of these things were lacking, then I would look to name it something other such as a sitting area, or den etc…. Conversely, just because a room has a closet does not mean it classifies as a bedroom. ( I’ve also had arguments over a upstairs hallway with closets and beds lining the walls not being included in my bedroom count. ) Thank you for bringing this refresher and clarification to attention!!

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