While purchasing a property, the layout of an apartment plays an important role in a homebuyer’s decision. For instance, the layout of the property you have put out in the marketplace for sale does not appeal the potential homebuyers, it could be a deal breaker.
What is a bad layout?
Some apartment layouts are either so old that they do not conform to the design sensibilities of the modern-day homebuyer or they are different from the regular ones. Below are some features of a bad layout:
Master bedroom close to the entrance: Home buyers may not want guests to have a full view of their master bedroom the moment they enter the house, making the most private room, most public. A layout like that can create complications while cracking the deal.
Secluded living room: A living room that is isolated from other rooms of the house can be a deal breaker. Living rooms are normally connected to only the entrance and no other rooms in the house. This can be one of the major cause of disconnect between the residents and the property. It keeps them away from the rest of the house making it uncomfortable.
Dining area in the center of the house: Dining table kept right in the center of the house can be distracting and a hindrance. And, it is a bad layout too. Each room of your house should be easily accessible for a layout to be convenient.
No attached bathrooms: You can see in a lot of old properties, bedrooms do not come with attached bathrooms. One has to move out of the bedroom to access bathrooms which is an apt example of a bad layout. Nowadays, attached bathrooms are a must with each bedroom in the house.
No flow of rooms: A layout where there is no flow of rooms – where some part of the home is visible from each room – could turn off the deal. If there is no flow of rooms, the people in one room could feel isolated or feel the lack of space. The flow of rooms makes the house look spacious.
