How important is Egress window and bath room rough-in in basement? (home, buying)

[webuser]

How important is Egress window and bath room rough-in in basement? I am buying 3256sqft home with 4bdrm and bonus room. I heard it is good at resale point of view. But I feel 3256 is more than enough for a family.


How important is Egress window and bath room rough-in in basement when I have 3200 sqft area?

[sweetana3]

The more high end a home, the more necessary are the additions of an egress window for use as bedroom area and for safety, and a rough in for a bathroom. Even if you dont use it, depending on cost, it can add a lot to resale vs a home without. I would be more impressed with the window but anyone wanting a sauna and exercise room in the basement would like a bathroom also.

[domergurl]

The rough in is more important.

[ComputerConsultingLLC]

rough in bathroom is usually a low cost item at front - if you want to do it later - much higher cost. Same with Egress windows.

If you plan on having a "bedroom" in the basement - you must have an Egress and a closet in it to constitute a bedroom. Also not a bad idea to have it for escape purposes.

[Mike Taylor]

Egress windows are very important because if you do finish the basement you can then count that square footage as part of the house. As far as the rough in, I agree it is well worth it now versus paying through the nose later or having a future buyer not purchase the home because your neighbor has it.

[ImGibby]

Both are well worth the money