Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

According to the Appraisal Institute of Canada, how is a porch or deck considered in the total living area measurement?

1. A fully enclosed porch is always excluded.

2. A screened-in porch can be included.

3. It is excluded from the total living area measurement.

4. It is always included in the total living area measurement.

5. Partially enclosed decks are included.

6. It is included if it has a separate entrance.

The correct answer is: It is excluded from the total living area measurement.

In real estate appraisal, porches or decks are typically excluded from the total living area measurement because they are considered unheated spaces or are not fully enclosed. Including these areas in the total living area could inflate the square footage of the property and potentially mislead buyers or sellers. Therefore, it is important to accurately distinguish between the total living area and these outdoor spaces when evaluating a property's value. Option A is incorrect because a fully enclosed porch is typically included in the total living area measurement, not excluded. Option B may be misleading as screened-in porches are usually categorized as unheated spaces and are excluded from the total living area. Option D is incorrect as decks and porches are usually not included in the total living area measurement. Option E is incorrect because partially enclosed decks are typically excluded, like other outdoor spaces. Option F is incorrect as having a separate entrance does not necessarily determine whether a porch or deck is included in the total living area measurement.