Square footage is the building floor area, and it can be calculated as either gross or net square footage No uniform standard for computing building area for all types of buildings yet exists, and architects, builders and realtors each measure square footage differently
When looking at property records, this is usually the size in square feet of the structure The square footage of the land is indicated by the lot size
Can be calculated as both gross and net square footage No uniform standard for computing a residential square foots yet exists Architects, builders and realtors each measure square footage differently Square footage is not always an indication of the livable space available in a structure Buyers are encouraged to ask for an explanation of which spaces were included in the square footage calculation