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Will unpermitted basement finishing affect my sale?

Most people in my area have unpermitted basement finishes. Either they do the work themselves, or have a buddy that finishes the basments. Super common. But I'm wondering what will happen when I sell? I finished the basement, it looks amazing. It added living spaces 2 rooms and a bathroom to our house. Will these count in the listing and in square footage?

Asked by Greg | Bourbonnais, IL| 10-26-2026| 2 views|Selling|Updated 6 hours ago

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