When calculating the total area of a house to put it on the market do you take into consideration bathrooms, hallway, garage, garden, staircase? Or do you just add up the areas of bedrooms, living/reception, dining and kitchen (that's what I've been told)?
Thank you!
2006-09-22 08:04:13 · 9 answers · asked by BabeBabe 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The garage is not included, and neither is the garden, or anything like a porch that is part of the exterior. Although a nice porch or garden would be a selling point. Transition areas like hallways or stairs should also not be counted.
Spaces like some large laundry rooms and converted rooms are a grey area because you could argue that the buyer could convert them into living spaces if they wished. As a basic rule, try to put yourself in the buyer's shoes when you think about this calculation. As a buyer, you would expect the square footage to reflect the total liveable space.
Good luck!
2006-09-22 08:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by 3kewenay3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the simple way is to measure every room; Length times width gives you square feet. that would include all space in the floor pattern of the house....closets and hallways....all space. Wall to wall regardless of cabinents or other accesories to a room. Can check the house as it was last sold as well, there would be a square foot listed.
2006-09-22 15:30:04 · answer #2 · answered by Raymond A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say that it largely depends upon where you live. Where I live, the standard seems to be heated/cooled area, which defines the living space, while excluding the garage and patio.
2006-09-22 15:11:37 · answer #3 · answered by calldrsalsa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add up the living space. This does not include halls, bathrooms, laundry rooms, garages, and unfinished basements or attics.
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2006-09-22 15:06:20 · answer #4 · answered by Echelon Right 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
measure the outside walls of home . Try to find square angles. When you have achieved measuring two adjacent sides, multiply this and you have sq. ft.
for instance a 15x 15 room is 225 sq ft
2006-09-22 15:12:55 · answer #5 · answered by six7foru 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your local county tax man probably has the square footage-- the price you paid and when, and also other homes that have sold in your neighborhood recently. Not to mention the tax expense.
good luck-- it's all on line here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2006-09-22 16:39:27 · answer #6 · answered by omajust 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience every area of floor space is included
2006-09-22 16:40:58 · answer #7 · answered by london.oval 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add evrything, the more space advertised the bigger the price you can ask.
2006-09-22 15:09:51 · answer #8 · answered by Steven W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the agent who is selling it for you.
2006-09-22 15:13:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋