Which of the following statements about square footage disclosure is true?

• A. It Is for Marketing Only and Mismeasurement Is the Broker's Responsibility
• B. It Is for Valuation and Financing
• C. It Must Be Supplied by the Seller
• D. It Is Optional

Answer: (A)

Square footage is treated as a marketing figure, not a precise, guaranteed measurement used for value or financing. Brokers publish size to help buyers compare properties, but the number is not a binding appraisal or loan determinant. Because it’s a statement presented to the public, the broker bears responsibility for any mismeasurement in that marketing material, so measurements should be verified and clearly disclosed as approximate. The seller may provide a figure, but that isn’t required, and the number isn’t something a broker can rely on without verification. In this context, the best description is that square footage disclosure serves marketing purposes, with the broker responsible for accuracy.