Residential Features Fields
Property Types
Single house unattached to other dwellings.
A dwelling unit generally having two or more floors and attached to other similar units via party walls. Townhouses are different from condos in that they include land with the property.
One half of a two-unit dwelling. If both units are to be sold together, the listing goes under Duplex in the Multifamily class.
A single-family residence that may have limited utilities.
A group of properties that may be sold in one transaction. Properties must be listed on individual data sheets (separately with their own MLS#). If the properties may sell individually, then list individual prices on each listing. If they may only be purchased together, you may enter the total package price on each listing, but when the sale closes, the sale price must be distributed between the listings to properly account for volume. Use remarks to indicate which other properties are included in the package.
Build Types
A manufactured home is a factory-built dwelling constructed after June 15, 1975, in compliance with federal construction and safety standards (HUD building code). These homes are built on a permanent chassis and can be transported to a site where they may or may not be affixed to a permanent foundation. They include a HUD data plate and certification labels.
All "Mobile" homes were built prior to 1976. Any newer mobile home is technically a manufactured home per MLS definitions.
Ideally, this term would not be on the lookup list. The term "modular" is a layman's term for factory-built dwellings. RESO and appraisers do not use this term. They only care if the dwelling was built to HUD code or local building code. "Modular" is included on the lookup list for situations that are unclear or when the listing broker believes choosing "Stick Built" or "Manufactured" would create liability issues.
A one-story (ranch style) dwelling with at least one exterior wall built into a hill or covered by earth berms.
A single-family residence that may have limited utilities.
A stick-built home is a traditional house constructed on-site using individual pieces of lumber and other building materials or using prefabricated construction methods, following local or state building codes. A stick-built house may be modular (aka prefabricated or partially prefabricated) but not a manufactured home with a serial/license number.
Other Features Fields
Vacant: No one is currently using the property as a residence.
Occupied: Someone is currently using the property as a residence.
Leased/Rented: The property has a tenant.
Key/Office: Showing agents must obtain the key from the listing office to show the house.
Lockbox: The keys to open the house are stored in a lockbox on site.
Appointment Only: Showings must be scheduled in advance.
Model Units to Show: Used for developments in progress when the actual home has not yet been constructed but a similar model is available to tour.
Agt. Must Be Present: Used to indicate that the LISTING agent must be present at all showings.
Dangerous Pet(s): Safety warning.
24 Hr. Notice Required: Showings must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Cash: The seller would like a cash sale.
Conventional: The seller may accept a buyer using conventional financing to purchase the home.
Assumption: The seller is interested in assumable financing.
Owner Financing: The seller may be interested in carrying the mortgage note or otherwise providing financing to the buyer.
FHA: The seller may accept a buyer with a loan that is insured by the Federal Housing Administration.
VA: The seller may accept a buyer with a loan that is insured by the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
Lease Purchase: The seller may be interested in selling as a lease purchase (some type of rent-to-own purchase agreement).
USDA/Rural Development: The seller may accept a buyer with a loan that is insured by the US Dept. of Agriculture.
Corner: The lot is located on the corner of an intersection.
Cul-de-Sac: The lot is located on a street that is closed on one end in a circular shape. Cul-de-sac translated literally from French is "bottom of the bag," which helps explain the circular shape.
Pond/Creek: A pond and/or creek is part of the lot for purchase.
Paved Road: The lot is situated on a paved road.
Unpaved Road: The lot is situated on an unpaved road.
Wooded: The lot is wooded.
Adjacent to Golf Course: The lot is DIRECTLY adjacent to a golf course.
Lakefront: The lot is located on a waterfront. (The lot touches the lake. Actual waterfront; not just near a lake.)
Lake Privileges: The purchase of the property includes lake privileges that are not availble to non-owners.
Sidewalks: The property front includes a sidewalk.
Addl Acreage Available: The seller has adjacent vacant land that could be added to the transaction.
Poured Concrete: The basement has a concrete floor and/or walls.
Block: The basement has block construction.
Stone: The walls and/or floor are constructed from stone.
Slab: The house is on a slab foundation with no basement nor crawl space.
Crawl: The house is on a foundation with no basement that has a crawl space.
Full: The basement fills the entire space under the house.
Partial: The basement partially fills the space under the house.
Full Finished: All or nearly all of the basement space is finished.
Partial Finished: The basement is partially finished.
Unfinished: The basement is unfinished.
Outside Entry Only: The basement cannot be accessed from inside the house.
Walkout: A walkout basement is a structure where the basement space is directly accessible from the outside with the entryway level with the ground.
9'+ Walls: The interior walls are at least 9 feet high before finishes.
Daylight Windows: Daylight basement windows are smaller, non-egress windows placed high on basement walls to maximize natural sunlight.
Storm Shelter: The basement includes a storm shelter.
Brick: The structure was made wholly or partly with brick.
Brick & Frame: The structure has a brick veneer over framed structural support.
Frame: The structure includes a frame.
Stone: The structure was made wholly or partially with stone.
Stone & Frame: The structure has a stone veneer over framed structural support.
Concrete/Block: The structure was made wholly or partially with concrete and/or concrete blocks.
Metal Siding: The structure was made wholly or partially with metal siding.
Vinyl: The structure was made wholly or partially with vinyl siding.
EIFS: The structure was made with an exterior insulation and finish system.
Stucco: The structure was made wholly or partially with stucco.
Log: The structure was made wholly or partially with log.
Wood Siding: The structure was made wholly or partially with wood siding.
Composition: Typical roof. May use asphalt or synthetic composite shingles.
Architectural: Roof composed of laminated or dimensional shingles.
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Choose all exterior amenities included with the purcahse of the property.
Hot Tubs are above ground. Spas are in-ground.
Formal: The dining room is separate from other rooms.
Liv/Din Combo: The dining room and living room are one space without a separating wall.
Kit/Din Combo: The dining room and kitchen are one space without a separating wall.
Kit/Family Combo: The dining area is in a room that includes the kitchen area and a family room area.
(Martha Stewart says, "Living rooms are formal spaces typically located at the front of the house and are often used for formal entertaining. Family rooms are casual spaces usually located near the kitchen where families gather and relax daily.)
Breakfast Bar: A surface designed for eating which is typically smaller than a dining table and is attached to the other kitchen surfaces.
Eat-in Kitchen: A kitchen that has been designed to accomodate dining.
Great Room: A great room is a large, multifunctional living space in a house that combines the roles of a traditional living room, family room, and often a dining area or kitchen. It generally features high ceilings, an open-concept layout, and serves as the central hub for daily activities and entertaining.
Breakfast Nook: A small, informal dining area adjacent to the kitchen.
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Accessible Approach with Ramp: A minimum of one entrance to the structure with a clear, evenly paved walkway from a parking or pedestrian arrival area. The path of travel does not include a running slope in excess of 1:12 (8.33%), a cross slope exceeding 1:50 (2%), nor level changes of more than 1/2. If slope is over 5%, handrails are required. Level landing; 32" clear width opening doors and adequate lighting on pathway and landing. This is required to be considered "visitable."
Accessible Bedroom: Bedroom has adequate turnaround of 60" or other approved turnaround configuration. Closet doors have 32" clearance. Accessible environmental controls and multiple lighting fixtures. This is required to be considered Enhanced Accessible. Optional: Some lower-height storage in closet. Remote control of lighting and environmental controls.
Accessible Central Living Area: Hard surface flooring or low-pile carpet, securely attached along edges. Entrances to all rooms on all floors provide 36" clear passage. Multiple lighting fixtures installed to provide adaptable lighting for general purpose and tasks. This is required to be considered "Enhanced Accessible."
Accessible Closets: Closet doors are 32” clearance throughout the central living area.
Accessible Common Area: Common area, used for entertaining guests, level, with 36" passage through and around the space. Required to be considered Visitable.
Accessible Doors: Minimum 32" clear passage; levered handle; threshold, if present, maximum 1/2" but beveled on both sides when over 1/4". Required to be considered Visitable or Enhanced Accessible.
Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls: Thermostats and security system controls located on floor with central living area. Control devices for light switches and thermostats at 42-48" height off floor and side to side. Electrical plugs minimum of 18" above floor. This is required to be considered Enhanced Accessible. Optional: rocker-style light switches, lighted switches, automatic/remote control for environmental controls.
Accessible Elevator Installed: Elevator with minimum 32" door and minimum 36" x 48" turning radius.
Accessible Entrance: Entrance door is a minimum of 32" wide; threshold, when present, maximum 1/2" but when over 1/4" is beveled on both sides. The entry door has lever handle for egress. This is required to be considered Visitable. Optional: entryway is covered; bench near outside entry door; motion-detection outside lights; accessible peephole or other method for inside viewing of anyone outside the entry door; house number easily visible from street by emergency responders.
Accessible for Hearing-Impairment: Home is wired for flashing lights and/or vibrating smoke alarm, door bell or other alerting features.
Accessible Full Bath: Bathroom has adequate turnaround: 60" or other approved turnaround configuration. Accessible bathing area: roll-in shower or space for shower chair or transfer bench in bathtub. Slip-resistant surface on bathroom floor and bathtub/shower. Roll-under or side-access to sink with padded trap. Lighting directly over shower/bathing areas, in addition to general bathroom lighting. This is required to be considered Enhanced Accessible. Optional: removable cabinet doors and base under sink; grab bars with shear force of 250 pounds installed around toilet and shower/tub with proper backing; handheld and/or height-adjustable shower head; automatic water temperature controlled (anti-scald) tub/shower; offset tub/shower controls toward front edge of tub/shower for easy access; raised toilet (17-19" minimum).
Accessible Hallway(s): Hallway is a minimum of 36", preferred 42", wide (or adequate alternative based on individual configuration). At least one lighting fixture is present.
Accessible Kitchen: 40" clear turn-around, or 36" clear with clear under-counter space for T-turn space in kitchen, unimpeded by fixtures. Roll-under/adaptable sink with padded trap or side-access to sink. Roll-out shelves in at least 50% of lower cabinets, Roll-under work area (36" clearance). Lighting fixtures directed over all task areas with adaptable control. This is required to be considered Enhanced Accessible. Optional: adaptable under-sink cabinet with removable doors and cabinet base; accessible features for upper kitchen cabinets; space for side-by-side refrigerator (minimum 36"); contrasting color counter edges for vision accessibility.
Accessible Kitchen Appliances: Stove controls in front or side, at countertop height; oven with side-access door at counter level; microwave is at counter level. This is required to be considered Enhanced Accessible. Optional: raised dishwasher; microwave has clear work area below or to the right side.
Accessible Stairway: Handrails on both sides of stairs, extended when possible, with shear force of 250 pounds. Interior and exterior stairs have adequate number of light fixtures for full coverage. Non-slip stair treads. If stairs are carpeted, covering is non-moveable, low-pile carpet. This is required to be considered Enhanced Accessible. Optional: stair treads are in high contrast colors for increased visibility.
Accessible Washer/Dryer: Raised clothes washer and/or dryer, front controls, side opening, both open to center.
Adaptable Bathroom Walls: Reinforced main bathroom walls, including bath or shower, to permit installation of grab bars (with shear force of 250 pounds) and/or fixtures in the future. This is required to be considered Enhanced Accessible.
Adaptable For Elevator: Stacked closets in a multistory house for possible future conversion to an elevator.
Ceiling Track: Track installed in ceiling for lift chair (Hoyer lift).
Central Living Area: Includes common area; hallway(s); full or three-quarters bathroom; kitchen; at least one bedroom; access to environmental controls; and access to floors above main floor, if necessary.
Common Area: The portion of the home near accessible entrance, used for entertaining guests.
Customized Wheelchair Accessible: Customized accessibility for specific size or style of wheelchair or scooter.
Electronic Environmental Controls: Programmable electronic controls for thermostat, lights, security system and automatic doors.
Enhanced Accessible: The central living area is fully accessible for lifelong living by all residents, no matter their ability. A person in a wheelchair or with other disability is able to perform all personal and housekeeping tasks. Persons without disabilities are also able to perform basic tasks with greater ease. To be considered Enhanced Accessible, the home also includes all Visitable features.
Exterior Wheelchair Lift: A mechanical wheelchair lift is installed outside the home to facilitate barrier-free approach.
Grip-Accessible Features: All doors, faucets and other mechanisms throughout the central living area are lever, hands-free or another style that can be controlled with a closed hand, clenched fist or weak hands. This is required to be considered Enhanced Accessible. Optional: wire pull (D-ring) handles or equivalent or easy touch latches on cabinets and drawers.
Reinforced Floors: Reinforced floors for bariatric needs, power wheelchairs, therapeutic tub or heavy medical equipment.
Safe Emergency Egress from Home: A minimum of two, no-step, accessible egresses from central living area. Window locks are 19-54" from the floor and can be opened with a closed fist. Emergency egress windows in sleeping areas require minimal effort to open. This is required to be considered Enhanced Accessible.
Smart Technology: Smart Home (computer-controlled) and/or smart products (e.g., voice-activated controls, voice reminder, remote monitoring of individuals with dementia).
Stair Lift: A professionally installed motorized rail to climb an interior or exterior stairway.
Standby Generator: Backup generator for refrigeration of medications, life-sustaining medical equipment or essential room temperature control.
Therapeutic Whirlpool: Therapeutic whirlpool, properly installed.
Visitable: A person in a wheelchair can easily enter the home and access the main common area. Home has a half-bathroom at minimum and a hall leading to that bathroom.
Visitor Bathroom: The bathroom that is closest to the common area, minimum half bath. Door has minimum 32" clear width opening and lever handles. Minimum 60" turnaround or other approved turnaround configuration (30" x 48" clear space if door opens out.). Grab bar installed in toilet area with proper blocking. This is required to be considered Visitable.
Walker-Accessible Stairs: Treads are minimum 25" deep, with maximum 4" rise and minimum 36" wide. May be a custom feature in addition to approach with ramp.