Split-level
A home style with staggered floors, usually a short set of stairs between levels rather than a full flight. Common in mid-century construction.
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Where this comes up: getting ready
Part 1 of 4
Why a seller cares
Split-levels have a loyal set of buyers and a set who will not look, and the photos decide which group books a showing. Wide shots that show how the levels connect do the work a floor plan does.
Part 2 of 4
A simple example
A 1968 split-level with three short flights of stairs. The listing leads with the open living level and adds a floor plan.
| What buyers ask | What the listing can answer |
|---|---|
| How do the levels connect? | A floor plan and a photo from the entry |
| Is the lower level a basement? | Say what is below grade and what has windows |
| Are there a lot of stairs? | Short flights, and the listing can say how many |
A split-level sells on its layout being understood before the showing.
Part 3 of 4
What people get wrong
That it is a hard style to sell. It is a specific style, and the buyers who want one are looking for it by name.
Part 4 of 4 · where to read next
Where it appears in the sale
What a definition is, and what it isn't
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