Real Estate Broker · Apex, NC · Member since 2008 · 45 posts · 2 votes
I am getting ready to purchase a home and would like to get opinions on what other people would do. The home was built in 1987 2500 sq ft and is currently a 4 bed 2.5 bath with a bonus room. The current master bath is pretty small, normal for the time frame built. It has a single stall shower and 1 bowl vanity. The closet is also not very big. So my question is do I bump out one of the bedrooms and convert it to a 3/2.5 with bonus? Other homes in the neighborhood that have sold were 4 bed but looking in sold pictures it looks like they had bigger master baths. I could justify costs beccause if I really decked out the baths I could ask more...what would you do?
Rehabber / Flipper · Simi Valley, CA · Member since 2010 · 597 posts · 259 votes
12y
Carefully check your comps. 4 bedrooms often sell for more than 3 bedrooms, even nicer ones. However, if the difference is not much, than a nicer 3 bedroom may go quicker or for more money. Also 2500 s.f. is a good size. Is there no way to make it a 4 bedroom with a nice master bath or suite?
Investor · Willow Spring, NC · Member since 2013 · 788 posts · 285 votes
12y
Hi Stephanie
My guess is a 3/2.5 @ 2500sf will sell for less than a 4/2.5 @ 2500sf, plus it will require more work for you to convert to a 3 bed. I'd double check the comps and see if my guess is right. Then let the numbers dictate your direction.
Developer · Santa Clarita, CA · Member since 2008 · 15k+ posts · 10k+ votes
12y
It is not usually a good idea to lose a bedroom unless you were already over 5 beds. In this situation, can you rework some walls to make a larger master bath and closet and still keep the 4 bedrooms? If so, that is what would give you the best resale value.