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‘Master’ bedroom description ditched by Texas real estate group

What’s the new name?

 

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A Texas Realtor group will no longer use the term “master” in description of their homes, according to Realtors and media reports.

What were once called master bedrooms and master bathrooms are now referred to as primary bedrooms and primary bathrooms by the Houston Association of Realtors.

The group made the change following a review of terminology, according to KPRC. It has been a topic of discussion for several years, the agency said.

“The overarching message was that some members were concerned about how the terms might be perceived by some other agents and consumers” according to a statement HAR sent members. “The consensus was that ‘primary’ describes the rooms equally as well as ‘master’ while avoiding any possible misperceptions.”

The phrase “master bedroom” was first used…….

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