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David Tower
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Marketing house with unpermitted bed/bath

David Tower
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Keller, TX
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Hi folks,

I'm about to sell my home that I bought in 2009. It was originally a 3/1.5 raised ranch. In the finished lower level (all above ground) I added a bedroom and turned what was a crappy half bath in to a luxurious pimp bathroom.

My potential issue is that the work was all done without permits and the tax assessor's website doesn't reflect the correct # of bed's/baths.

Will I have to market the house based on tax records and then have the buyer see the extra added value on their own? Will I have to disclose unpermitted bonus rooms (these are not additions)

Thanks!

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Justin S.
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Justin S.
  • Residential Real Estate Agent
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I started another similar thread that may help you. It will most likely get flagged on inspection/appraisal and then the underwriter can chose to not fund the loan. Do you know if you violated any building codes or zoning codes?

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/66967-unpermitted-work-completed

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