Real estate agents can now add information to help potential buyers search for homes that might meet their moving needs. The new stadium was added to the Nova Scotia MLS on Wednesday.
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Nova Scotia’s Multiple Listing Service added new fields Wednesday aimed at giving potential buyers more information about a home’s accessibility and suitability for people with mobility needs.
The Nova Scotia Association of Realtors has become the first multiple listing service in Canada to force users to enter information about home accessibility.
New fields include measurements for door and hallway widths, bathroom dimensions, turning radii for kitchens and bathrooms, and type of entry into the property. Real estate agents may also choose to add other special features of the home.
“Because the most common barriers faced by people with mobility issues are in the built environment, NSAR is working with several key partners to examine how they can play a role in finding adaptable homes,” NSAR MLS Director Bonnie Wigg said in a statement.
The organization noted that 27 per cent of Canadians have a disability, compared with nearly 38 per cent of Nova Scotians.
NSAR added these fields after receiving input from Atlantic Accessibility, the Canadian Real Estate Association, the Rick Hansen Foundation, Nova Scotia Community Colleges and members of the disability community.
“Everyone’s definition of accessible housing is different, so adding more information to the list will allow people to determine if a home is right for them,” Wieger said.
The organization’s 2,100 members received training in the spring on how to attribute measurements of relevant features.
“NSAR recognizes Nova Scotia’s support,” NSAR President Andrew Gilroy said in a statement. “We are pleased to be working with the Ministry of Communities, Culture and Heritage on this project, which will benefit all Nova Scotians.”
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