The Missing “Standard”

Every week I talk to appraisers in different parts of the country and the conversations are almost always the same. Square footage errors are a problem everywhere, some places worse than others. Every appraiser seems to understand the problem and many of them complain...
Tax Values Just as Accurate as AVMs?

Tax Values Just as Accurate as AVMs?

The battles rage on to decide who will take over the automated valuation process. There are big companies lining up to take over this massive profit arena. And, make no mistake, it’s all about the money. At the end of every discussion about AVMs verses traditional...

Realtors® Giving Too Much Power to RPR®

“Since then, we’ve become RPR’s biggest fans. It has helped grow our business because it has given us more credibility.” A recent article talks about the benefits of using the Realtor® edition of online home valuations. This growing trend is frightening for home...

Hello world!

Welcome to the World of Residential Square Footage. Because in every residential transaction, somewhere between listing and closing, size matters! Getting the square footage measurement by the best known “standard” in the world is just a smart decision and...