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square footage

Square footage is the measurement of area in square feet, found by multiplying length by width for rectangles. For irregular shapes, divide them into rectangles and triangles, compute each area, and add them. In listings, gross living area usually includes only finished, above-grade space and excludes garages and unfinished basements, though measurement standards vary by market.

Exam tip: Watch the units: if dimensions are in yards or inches, convert first (1 square yard = 9 square feet). Triangle area is one-half base times height.
Example: A home has a 40 × 30 foot main section and a 20 × 15 foot wing. Total square footage is 1,200 + 300 = 1,500 square feet.

1. Which insurance most directly protects a brokerage against claims that an agent negligently misrepresented a property's square footage?

Answer & explanation

Answer: D. E&O insurance covers professional negligence claims such as misstatements in the course of brokerage services. General liability covers bodily injury and property damage, which is the tempting but wrong choice.

Related terms & state variants

acreage area cubic volume front foot

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Last verified: 2026-10-23