Finding Square Footage?

[arnguy]

did he really just say that?

That's where the slide rule comes in!

 

[apollo23]

That's where the slide rule comes in!

Well arnguy we must assume they only have small square or rectangular homes in "small town" ND. Thats were the slide rule comes in.

 

[Small Town ND]

Or.... If you went to school and learned Geometry. Up here in ND, we learn that in about 7th grade.

Then you might be able to figure out the square footage of house that juts in and out. Just "Break It Down" into little squares or in a break-dance, whichever way you prefer... than just add up all the little squares/dance moves.

 

[cm2881]

ahhh! i just posted on another thread not to trust TruZillTor (trulia, zillow, realtor.com, etc) for things like sqft.

they are notoriously inaccurate (though they do the best they can). as a former RE agent, i highly recommend linking up with one in your area that can help you with requests like this. obviously, they would want you to send them business too.

otherwise, your local recorder's office or getting a "contractor" account with your area's multiple listing service (has access to tax/recorder data) is really the only way to go.

 

[djs]

Since Zillow pulls data from tax records as well, why pay for it? Alternatively, take a tape measure out and go for it.

It's all about keeping the overhead low.

Dan