What is the square footage of my home?
MLS square footage includes only above-grade space. Basements don’t count, even if finished. Bōde covers the cost of required RMS measurements.
How Is Square Footage Calculated for MLS?
This is such a great question!
The way MLS calculates official square footage is by adding together the floor areas of all levels of the home that are considered above-grade — this means stairwells are excluded, and any space below-grade (like a basement) is not included, even if it’s fully developed.
What About Finished Basements?
If your basement is developed, make sure to note in your listing description that there is additional livable square footage below grade.
While it won’t count toward your official square footage on MLS, it’s still an important selling feature.
We've Got You Covered
Bōde currently covers the cost of the professional RMS-compliant measurements required to list on REALTOR.ca.
These measurements are used to calculate your listing’s square footage, and they must comply with real estate board standards.
There is no wiggle room here — this process is required across the industry, and all homes are measured the same way for consistency.
Book Appointment (https://www.bode.ca/pro-marketplace/service-request/photography-measurements/)
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