405.04: Layout and Floor Plans

Dwellings with unusual layouts, peculiar floor plans, or inadequate equipment or amenities generally have limited market appeal.  A review of the room list and floor plan for the dwelling unit may indicate an unusual layout -- such as bedrooms on a level with no bath, or a kitchen on a different level from the dining room.  If the appraiser indicates that such inadequacies will result in market resistance to the subject property, he or she should make appropriate adjustments to reflect this in the overall analysis.  On the other hand, if market acceptance can be demonstrated through the use of comparable sales with the same inadequacies, no adjustments are required.