Measuring Square Footage with ANSI Z765-2021
Created Exclusively for Residential Appraisers & Real Estate Professionals
Non CE Version
$65.95
Online Self-Paced Course
IDECC Course # 10531
Course Description:
This course will teach you the basic techniques and procedures for measuring single-family residential dwellings. The measurement and area computation methods are based upon the American National Standards Institute Square Footage-Method for Calculating ANSI Z765. The course explains, in detail, the most recent updates of ANSI and the most often mentioned measurement questions. Whether you’re a new Trainee or a 20-year veteran appraiser, this course will review the most common measurement issues seen by appraisers and give detailed information on Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac requirements related to ANSI. Help to understand the “art” of home measurement and the changes ahead in measuring.
Course Goal:
The goal of this course is to teach appraisers and real estate professionals how to better estimate “finished living area” based on the ANSI® measurement standard. From basic ranch-style homes to complex one-and-one-half stories, with sloped ceilings, dormers, and many unique measuring circumstances. Students will gain a better perspective on measuring residential square footage based on the ANSI Standard. Rediscover the “art” of estimating finished living areas with the ultimate home measurement guide. Better understand ANSI and Fannie Mae’s role (how and why) in the standardization of the appraisal industry.
Course Overview & Objectives:
1. Review a brief history of ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and how it’s evolved through the years
2. Learn how to properly measure a single-family dwelling, based on the ANSI® measurement guideline
3. Understand the importance of standardized property measurement guidelines
4. Learn that home designs and MLS systems differ from region to region, and discover that measuring finished living area is not an exact Science, but rather an “Art”
5. Learn the techniques and best practices for measuring stairs, upper levels, ceiling heights, and measuring rooms with sloped ceilings
6. Define & Discuss the definition of GLA (Gross Living Area)
7. Identify the various terms ANSI uses for finished living area
8. Understand the typical or standard width used in estimating the thickness of walls, creating exterior dimensions from interior measurements
9. Review the updates in the Z765-2021 edition of ANSI (and examine previous revisions)
10. Understand what ANSI covers and equally important, what ANSI does not cover
11. Learn more about the quality of data found in Public Records and the responsibilities of tax assessors, and also Examine the “Official Record” myth.
12. Discover how to recognize and utilize appropriate sketch related disclosure comments and how to prepare a competent statement of square footage following ANSI.
Course Author
Hamp Thomas
Author of “Measuring Square Footage with ANSI”, the Guide to the Standard & ANSI FAQs –The American Measurement Standard – Death of an Industry, Real Estate Appraisal – Reporting Square Footage to MLS – Professional’s Dictionary of Real Estate Terms” and online courses; ANSI, Home Measurement, & the Power of Price-Per-Square-Foot appraisal CE course; and Public Records, Square Footage & the Power of Price Per Square Foot, and the Big Data-Big Trouble online class for Real Estate Professionals.
Since 2003, Hamp has promoted the establishment of one “Mandatory” national measurement standard. All real estate professionals must use the same language to create and communicate residential square footage. Until there is a universal agreement on this issue, and all Realtors® are required to be responsible for reporting an accurate square footage total in MLS, all property valuations are at risk (CMA’s appraisals, AVM’s, etc.), leaving home buyers and sellers at the mercy of who determines the size (and value) of their home. In a price-per-square-foot world, a home’s size has never been more important. Hamp created the Home Measurement Specialist certification for those who truly want to understand the power of size in all real estate valuations. HMS is a registered trademark.
Specialties: Certified Residential Appraiser. Residential square footage expert, who has researched public records, MLS, AVM’s, the appraisal industry and big banking for the last twenty years. We have an information crisis in the real estate industry and Big Data can never work without Better Data to rely on. Appraiser/CDEI/CRS/ABR/GRI/MNAA/PSA/HMS/Realtor®. Moore County, NC
