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Carmen L C | When a home is advertised in sq ft., does it include the garage space as well? |
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Leo F
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First thing for a lawyer, Craig is not very bright or is Kat because they don't know what they are talking about. Closets are always included in Sf and heat ducts in garages and closets have nothing to do with Sf and even if a garage is heated it is not living space and not part of the Gross living area!!! Realtors combine all living area in the square footage. Appraisers have to deal with GLA and that is Gross living area above grade. So a 2000 Sq foot 2 story home is not the same as 1000 sf 1-story home with a 1000 sf basement, yes they both have 2000 sf but the GLA is not the same. Garages, deck, porches are never counted in the GLA or SF of any home in any state. To figure the sf of a home, just measure the outside of the structure and subtract the garage. Hope this helps |
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Daniel R
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In my experience, the sq. ft advertised only expresses the livable space - not the garage. |
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Expert Realtor
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NEVER!!!!...the advertised square feet refers to the HEATED LIVING AREA.
The garage is not heated, therefore not included in the overall square footage. It will be listed as 'other' square footage. |
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Ted
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No, it usually does not. The square footage should be the amount of living space not including storage areas or garages. |
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nh broker
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no just finished space. usually the home's footprint times the number of floors. 30x28 colonial style would be 30x28=840x2 floors = 1680 sqare feet |
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alison0997
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It is usually in "livable or living space" |
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theTruth
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They are not supposed to but the correct answer is both. As you can see by reading the answers posted here so far, people will find reasons to try to claim the garage in the square footage. If its been converted to living space then its no longer a garage. Having air vents in the garage makes no difference, if that were the case a home without central air would have no square footage at all. |
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rragsdaleii
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Usually not but most listing are handled by individuals and not mortgage companies so you should ask the Realtor or seller. |
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Migsoon
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Not unless it's being lived in as some people convert them into additional space.
Normally, the square footage of living space is determined by the O/S dimensions of the house. If the basement is more of a "lower level" with walkout from all rooms in the basement, it could be included in most States as living space. Check with local real estate boards in the area you wish to purchase for rules regarding this issue. |
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pinky
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It normally means everything "under roof" including an attached garage and any porches. |
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Craig Kaye
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Generally yes. Sq Ft is the space under "air" and since most garages have a vent for heat or a/c, theyre included in teh sqft measurements. Some closet space is also included when the builder puts in a vent in teh closet to maximize the resale price. |
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Kate
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Yes, advertised square footage generally includes EVERYTHING under roof; garage, porches, lanais... etc. |
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