Have you as a real estate agent ever worked with a client that has special dietary needs? I do quite frequently. This is a little explanation for you in case you ever do run into a situation like this one.
Many Jewish clients keep kosher. I could probably write 10 pages here about kosher laws, but I'll keep it short and sweet and to the point where it relates to real estate.
The fundamental law affecting a kosher kitchen would the one that forbids meat and dairy to be mixed in any way, shape or form. So a home for a kosher family would need a kosher kitchen. This would consist of two sinks, preferably not next to one another. Two dishwashers and two ovens. Sometimes two refrigerators. Two separate counters, preferably on opposite sides of the kitchen, one next to each sink/dishwasher. Counters need to be made from granite, not Formica or tile (porous), porcelain. The ovens need to be self-cleaning and also have an override setting on them so you can leave them on for 26 hours at a time without shutting down, Friday night sundown 'til Saturday night sundown.
Kosher kitchens can be expensive. I've seen them in compact houses where it's difficult to cook and maneuver inside them. I've also seen the XXXL ones (22x22') that make life a lot easier if you keep kosher. I was in a home in Boca Raton last month that was just built and selling for $2M. The kitchen was amazing, very hi-end and laid out perfect. When I saw the 2nd dishwasher and 2nd sink, I asked the builder's son what they were for. He turned and smiled and said, "Just in case someone kosher wants to buy. " I was very impressed that they would take the time, effort and gelt to appeal to a kosher client.
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