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Answers (5)
- Kim Melendez, "kmelendez"
- Contributions:238
Measure the length and width of the outside deduct any portion that is not livable square footage.
- Kim Melendez, "kmelendez"
- Contributions:238
Measure It
- kristisar
- Contributions:110
So basically, take a tape measure outside and measure wall to wall, and I hope the house is a giant rectangle, otherwise you have to section of rectangles then add together. If two stories it can be more difficult unless the second is exactly the same size as the first. Then you have to deduct for certain things like attached garages and usually basements and patios, but that can depend on how they are finished
- Paul Klenk, "Paul K Olympia Agent"
- Contributions:503
As an agent - I have found most SF used for MLS purposes are exterior measurements (simple geometry) minus the garage, or other unfinished or unheated spaces.
Most appraisers will only count heated finished spaces. A heated space you have to access by walking through an unheated space (go outside to enter a second building) ussually is not counted.
Most appraisers will only count heated finished spaces. A heated space you have to access by walking through an unheated space (go outside to enter a second building) ussually is not counted.
- Robert Merhaut, "Robert Merhaut"
- Contributions:348
According to Barron's Dictionary of Real Estate Terms, Fifth Edition..."the area, measured in square feet, of a piece of real estate. Generally measured from outside the exterior walls in the case of structures."
However, make certain that you deduct for non-living spaces.
However, make certain that you deduct for non-living spaces.
What is the standard used for figuing square footage of a house?
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