If I measure the square feet of my home, it will surely be a surprise for me that there is not a national standard for measurement. For this innovative reason, everyone tries to measure square footage a little differently. As there is not a single standard of measurement, it is very easy to measure square footage incorrectly. This happens a lot. This is what makes measuring the square footage of my home tricky. I have to be precise as possible when measuring my home’s square feet, as the number can impact home values.

Square footage guidelines also tend to differ from state to state. It mainly depends on the place I live. Maybe it is the requirement of my state only to disclose square footage information. In Raleigh and Charlotte, the square footage of a home is be disclosed very accurately. 

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How to Measure The Square Feet:

Here’s the good news: measuring square footage is simply easy. To measure the square feet of my rectangular or square room I have to simply multiply the length with the width. So, if a room is 10 feet long and 12 feet wide. I will simply multiply 10 by 12 to get 120 square feet. If the room has alcoves, I’ll measure those separately and add them to the overall square footage of the room. If the 120 square foot room has an alcove measuring 3 x 3, the room will be 129 square feet in total. 

To measure the total square feet of a house, I’ll complete this process in every room of the house. After measuring each room, add up the total. For example, if there are three rooms in my home. The measurements are 120 square feet, 80 square feet, and 230 square feet. Then, the total square footage of my home is 430 square feet. 

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There are tons of reasons I might want to know how to calculate the square feet of my home. Whether I’m looking to sell off my property, dispute a high tax assessment, or repair to add more space.

If I want to list my home, I have to determine the property’s exact size so that I can decide on the  asking price. For a home appraisal, I’ll compare it to comparables. I will focus on homes similar in size in the immediate area. When I will evaluate my home for sale, I’ll also adjust the value up or down.

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However, knowing my home’s square footage can come in handy for other reasons as well. For instance, if I decide to finish a previously unused part of my house. Probably, I may need to provide the square footage to obtain a building permit.

Likewise, if my county or municipality assesses higher taxes than what I think I should owe. Then confirming the square footage can be a point in my favor to get my property taxes reduced.

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If confused,Ask the pros 

If calculating square feet of my home feels overwhelming, it might be best to hire an expert appraiser. Depending on the size of the property, the cost might be as minimal as $100 up to several hundred dollars. While two different professional experts could evaluate the same home and come up with slightly different square footage figures, they aim for scientific accuracy.

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