Newington, CT · Member since 2016 · 106 posts · 20 votes
I have a 2 bed 1 bath ranch I am placing an offer on and need your advice. I'm thinking this is mainly for the experienced Agents out there but welcome all opinions. I know I am going to add a bathroom in the basement but my dilemma is where to add the 3rd bedroom. There is a large full unfinished basement, and a dining room that could be converted to a 3rd bedroom. If you had the option, or if you have done this in the past, what would you recommend? Is it a huge negative to take out a dining room? Is it not much of a selling point to say a 3rd bedroom is in the basement? What would get me my best bang for my buck? The kitchen seems like there would be enough room to put a table for 4 against the wall to at least have something to eat on.
Rental Property Investor · Orlando, FL · Member since 2016 · 463 posts · 220 votes
9y
Leave the dining room and add the bedroom in the basement (especially if you are putting a bathroom down there anyway). Most people don't mind a bedroom in a finished basement, but many won't like having a 4-person table in the kitchen as the only option for dining.
Rental Property Investor · Orlando, FL · Member since 2016 · 463 posts · 220 votes
9y
Leave the dining room and add the bedroom in the basement (especially if you are putting a bathroom down there anyway). Most people don't mind a bedroom in a finished basement, but many won't like having a 4-person table in the kitchen as the only option for dining.
Real Estate Agent/Property Management · Houston, TX · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 827 votes
9y
Does the basement have egress independent of the main floor? Most local codes will not allow things like bedrooms without egress to escape in case of a fire.