Description on my flier.?

Question

I am a new agent and I recently contracted into listing a home for one of my client. The garage of the home that I listed has been furnished with 4 walls completed like a normal room and the floor was also tiled. I have created a flier and on it I said that the garage could be used as a studio or an entertainment area. I did not put this in the MLS, just on the flier in front of the home. Today I received a call from some lady claiming that she is working for the city the home is resided in (Westminster California). She told me that I cannot list that the garage could be use as a studio or an entertainment area on my flier. Does anyone know if saying that the garage could be used as a studio or an entertainment area will create legal issue? I did put on the MLS that the garage has permitted to be turn into a studio or anything like that. It's just on the flier in front of the home. The garage can also be used to park cars if the new owner wish to do so. Thank

Answer 1

Check with your broker. It does not sound like this garage is a legal living area. It probably will not meet the requirements of the building code. If it has been legally converted to a living area, there should be a building permit on file at the city or village hall. It also would have to be inspected and approved. It would then also show in the assessors office as a living area. Do your homework.

Answer 2

I'm not sure on that one. I would ask your manager or your broker. You could also contact the board of Realtors and ask them.

All the best!

Ryan