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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

   New construction houses are being built on lots the size of postage stamps.  Those houses are so close together that you can smell the milk going sour in the refrigerator next door.

    Re-sale houses are on 1/3 acre to 1/2 acre lots.  Sell them on the yard!

Aug 10, 2018 09:46 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

we list any and all properties.... most have something special....

Aug 10, 2018 10:06 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Very few houses out here have them.  I had one listing with a 1+1 studio attached to the far side of the garage from the house.  Actually made it harder to sell as it was technically a 5br but with one of them being the studio.  Didn't work for people actually needing a fifth bedroom.  Eventually called it a 4br with an additional studio and that helped.

Aug 10, 2018 09:36 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

If I used Granny Flats or Man Cave then please put me out of my misery.

Aug 10, 2018 09:34 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

No

Aug 10, 2018 05:29 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

If the seller is ready, willing and able I will list and sell their property.

Aug 10, 2018 10:20 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Yes, I just closed a Granny Flat listing yesterday. With John DL Arendsen 's help, hopefully soon we'll be adding ADU's to the mix out here in Cali.

Aug 10, 2018 10:16 AM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

The push right now is for ADU's as the state has pushed high density on us for all new development. 

Aug 10, 2018 10:00 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Any property with "accessory housing" was very in-demand.

Aug 10, 2018 08:44 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Outdoor living options are important.

Aug 10, 2018 08:40 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Mostly as features.  

Aug 11, 2018 06:00 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

More buyers are looking for lots large enough to add a granny flat. I've sold a few homes with 'she sheds' and a few homes that had large detached garages that had been turned into separate living spaces. It's far more important to buyers now than it's ever been here in Charotte.

*This new construction community offered detached garages with living quarters above. Buyer has parents who are now living in the detached space.

Detached living quarters

 

Extra sizzle features would include just about any nice hardscaping - an outdoor fireplace, etc. 

Aug 10, 2018 07:08 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Waterfront and Wooded Acreage are the big extras we like to see.

Aug 10, 2018 02:12 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I echo what Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA said.  I do see many converted garages used for extra living space ... mostly done without permits. 

Aug 10, 2018 02:02 PM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Not yet

Aug 10, 2018 12:41 PM
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John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Love the "She Sheds" Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573 I'm going to add that one to my CREST BACKYARD HOMES vernacular. I belong to a couple of investors groups and ADU's are becoming a central focus for investors looking to add additional revenue streams to their rental inventories. So yes they are becomig evermore pervasive in SoCal. Especially under the new State mandate.

Aug 10, 2018 11:47 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

No, it's pretty rare. Given the weather, many people crave outdoor living and entertaining space, and an outdoor kitchen is a bonus. We are seeing more interest in ADUs.

Aug 10, 2018 11:33 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

The discussion I'd certainly "here" the reality is less in my opinion.  Zoning,etc.

Aug 10, 2018 10:41 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Sizzle is spelled OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE in Florida.

Giant screened enclosure with what is in essence a 2nd family room, outdoors complete with fireplace, entertainment electronics, man-kitchen and the essential fire feature behind the pool. 

Aug 10, 2018 10:30 AM
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Erika Rae Albert, Austin Real Estate Expert
E-Rae Realty - Austin, TX
Exceeding Expectations in Every Transaction

yes ADUS or structures that could become ADUs are very desireable in Austin

Aug 10, 2018 08:46 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Gabe Sanders nailed this one!

Aug 11, 2018 11:37 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thanks for sharing 

Aug 11, 2018 03:39 AM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Yes

Aug 10, 2018 09:50 PM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

In my "condo" world it does not exist.

Aug 10, 2018 08:12 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

That looks to be a desperation move on the agent

Aug 10, 2018 05:27 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

In 20 years in Charlotte I've yet to sell a granny flat, a she shed, a man cave. Bonus rooms can be turned into man caves. But at the end of the day, I haven't heard that term or she shed used here in several years. Most people here assume a home will have a deck or patio. Most lots are too small to accommodate auxiliary structures, assuming the HOA will even allow them.

Aug 10, 2018 12:10 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Andrew,

I have not seen many.  Califonia is in affluence when it comes to rules and zoning.  A

Aug 10, 2018 11:02 AM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Yes to all of the above I think hugely popular right now are Master Bedroom Suites Like this one I Just Sold 

5456 Broadmoor St
Alexandria Va 

Has an entire extra floor added that became the Master Bedroom Suite

Aug 16, 2018 02:41 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

The man cave is a big seller now.

Aug 15, 2018 12:07 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I would

Aug 12, 2018 04:02 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573 - resales in the communities are typical homes that I sell.

Aug 11, 2018 09:58 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not too common here! Or, I lead a sheltered life!

Aug 11, 2018 06:12 AM