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Ophelia
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Spinoff to my own Square footage post
what exactly is included when a listing includes square footage?
or rather, what is NOT included?
I am again, clueless. I think I may change my SN. or at least my avatar LOL
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Lisa
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Re: Spinoff to my own Square footage post
I dont think basements or garages can be considered living space even though some people make them in to living spaces
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| Posted 3/5/08 9:48 AM |
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dgirl
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Re: Spinoff to my own Square footage post
I believe its the living space. Our house was listed at 2700 sq. ft. because the basement is not finished and neither is the attic.
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| Posted 3/5/08 10:35 AM |
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christys0925
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Re: Spinoff to my own Square footage post
No attic, basement or garage is considered in the sq feet
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| Posted 3/5/08 10:38 AM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Spinoff to my own Square footage post
you said habitable living space in your first post, so I assumed you want finished basements or attics that are used as living space included. Our homeowners insurance included the basement in our sq footage too.
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| Posted 3/5/08 10:52 AM |
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Ophelia
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Re: Spinoff to my own Square footage post
Posted by KellyFG
you said habitable living space in your first post, so I assumed you want finished basements or attics that are used as living space included. Our homeowners insurance included the basement in our sq footage too.
no I did.
this is in conjuction with, not in lieu of, that post. now I am asking what the realtors include when THEY list the square footage, not what owners include after their renovations, upgrades.
thanks. 
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| Posted 3/5/08 10:54 AM |
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NinaLemon
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Re: Spinoff to my own Square footage post
Usually an apraiser or realtor will list total square footage minus basements and garage.
Our house was listed and appraised at 1750SF, but when you add up the rooms and don't count hallways, closets and other non-living space it's closer to 1400SF
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| Posted 3/5/08 11:38 AM |
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dgirl
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Re: Spinoff to my own Square footage post
I know for us the basement and attic were not included in the listing because they are not included in the heating / cooling system so not considered livable space.
My guess is that if we finished the basement and attic and put the house on the market that we would include those areas in the square footage of our listing. We are no where near doing any of that though so I am not certain.
HTH!
ETA: It's not just the heating and cooling thing, they also are just cement walls with insulation showing, unfinished floors, etc.
Message edited 3/5/2008 1:52:43 PM.
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MrsS2005
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Re: Spinoff to my own Square footage post
Posted by dgirl
My guess is that if we finished the basement and attic and put the house on the market that we would include those areas in the square footage of our listing. We are no where near doing any of that though so I am not certain.
It could be different in NY, but the MLS listings in CT do not include the basement when listing the square footage. If there is a finished basement, the additional square footage is typically stated in the description area on the listing.
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| Posted 3/5/08 1:59 PM |
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dgirl
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Re: Spinoff to my own Square footage post
Posted by MrsS2005
Posted by dgirl
My guess is that if we finished the basement and attic and put the house on the market that we would include those areas in the square footage of our listing. We are no where near doing any of that though so I am not certain.
It could be different in NY, but the MLS listings in CT do not include the basement when listing the square footage. If there is a finished basement, the additional square footage is typically stated in the description area on the listing.
Thanks! It's probably the same here too then! I'm glad you posted!
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| Posted 3/5/08 2:00 PM |
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Re: Spinoff to my own Square footage post
technically, basements (even finished ones) are NOT considered living space, but many realtors include that in the square footage anyway.
From an appraisal perspective, its above grade (above ground) square footage. I generally measure the perimeter of the house to get an estimate.
Also, the second floor of capes (unless they've been dormered) only get half credit because of the sloped ceilings.
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| Posted 3/5/08 5:13 PM |
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Ophelia
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Re: Spinoff to my own Square footage post
Posted by -Lisa-
technically, basements (even finished ones) are NOT considered living space, but many realtors include that in the square footage anyway.
From an appraisal perspective, its above grade (above ground) square footage. I generally measure the perimeter of the house to get an estimate.
Also, the second floor of capes (unless they've been dormered) only get half credit because of the sloped ceilings.
so, you count bathrooms then?
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| Posted 3/5/08 5:24 PM |
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-Lisa-
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Re: Spinoff to my own Square footage post
Posted by Ophelia
Posted by -Lisa-
technically, basements (even finished ones) are NOT considered living space, but many realtors include that in the square footage anyway.
From an appraisal perspective, its above grade (above ground) square footage. I generally measure the perimeter of the house to get an estimate.
Also, the second floor of capes (unless they've been dormered) only get half credit because of the sloped ceilings.
so, you count bathrooms then?
yes, though not technically "living space", they are included in the GLA (gross living area).
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| Posted 3/5/08 5:52 PM |
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miracline
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Re: Spinoff to my own Square footage post
I didn't include my bathrooms and I don't have a basement
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| Posted 3/5/08 8:45 PM |
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