To clarify, the heat source must be permanent - not a plug-in heater. Eugene has rental rules about this issue, besides it being a lending issue, as well. If your home has forced air heat, you could either have a vent run to that room (if this is possible) or a simple electric heater could be added. Be wary of the placement of the heater - keep in mind the functionality of the room. For example, if you put a heater in the middle of the only wall suitable for a bed that might limit the use of the room. Many people are not comfortable having their bed under a window. Keep that in mind!

Good luck with your remodel!

Kim Crieger Goodwin, Principal Broker
Crieger Goodwin Real Estate Sales

Bb
You should check with the city of Eugene's Building dept (see link).

In general the requirements for a bedroom are:
at least 8' x 8' x 8'
a door 32" wide
A window 32" above the floor large enough for a fireman to use
A permanent closet

Each municipality has specific requirements that may vary. My point in investing this time for you is that it would be a shame to go to a lot of time and expense to make your condo a two bedroom and then upon inspection at the time of sale discover that you failed to do it correctly.

Good luck.

You also need heat besides the closet & Window. Hope this helps you. Have a great Summer. Ronda Prewitt Century 21 Westover Realty, Inc. 541-543-6022

Hello Bb

Alexis and Stephen are both right! I just sold a 2 bedroom home plus a den, but it would not appraise. With the new FHA guidlines the appraiser can only go back 90 days for comparables. There were no 2 bedroom homes that he could use. He told me to go to the local store and buy a prefab closet and attach it the wall, which I did. He came back took a picture and needless to say the home appraised. Like Alexis said, it needs the window also. Good luck!

Right and the window must be big enough for a person to get out of (egress) and/or a fireman to get in through.

You need a window and a closet (can be purchased from a local store but must hook into wall).

It also needs certain diameters of total space. 10 X 10 is a rough estimate of the minimum.