Standardized Property Measuring Guidelines

[Terrel L. Shields]

so I know when to trust it.

I thought I knew too until it refused to measure a 2' space.

 

[Fernando]

When I measure a long wall like 70 feet, my tape measure hangs down and I have to stretch the tape (more stretching also shortens my tape lifespan). If I ask the occupant to hold one end, my measurements will be more accurate to 1/10th of foot.
I never like to bother occupant to help me measure but I can always blame on Fannie.

 

[Tim Hicks (Texas)]

Since architects tend to provide the outside of the framing as the basic starting point and the carpenters work from those framing blueprints- generally that is all I get to see. I don't see the detail prints and the siding varies from the architects materials sometimes...at least they did with I was a tech in an engineering department...and if they add details on the sheathing and siding, the thickness of the brick or rock is indeterminate.

Plans nowadays will have measurements for with or without masonry or siding. Typically 5 1/2 inches for the masonry, but the plans will give living area for both. Builders who only build masonry don't usually have anything but the masonry dimensions.

 

[Tim Hicks (Texas)]

I thought I knew too until it refused to measure a 2' space.

You can find a set spot and measure to point and use +/- and measure to the other spot to get the 0.2 inches or you can know the Disto is four inches long and see that the space is half that.

 

[djd09]

that is a typical split in ohio. the area next to the garage is below. realtor above, county above, appraiser below. even though it sold a month ago as above. hee haw yankee

 

[Tim Hicks (Texas)]

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that is a typical split in ohio. the area next to the garage is below. realtor above, county above, appraiser below. even though it sold a month ago as above. hee haw yankee

Yee haw, we love our slabs in Texas! Do the disclosed tax records in those area break down above/below grade or do they call them first and second floor or lower level/upper level. If it does then the appraiser can separate the comps for each level per the public records.

 

[djd09]

If it does then the appraiser can separate the comps for each level per the public records.

and then explain why the GLA is significantly different then your CU peer hee haw

 

[Mejappz]

and then explain why the GLA is significantly different then your CU peer hee haw

You can't win. It's a catch-22. The only way is to use EA on every single report concerning GLA. Oh, that's right, the GSEs don't allow that.

 

[djd09]

You can't win. It's a catch-22. The only way is to use EA on every single report concerning GLA. Oh, that's right, the GSEs don't allow that.

the reality and perceptions of the market participants is foggy at best. dealing with an upsidedown rating system is proof.

 

[Tom D]

this thread is very interesting. too many smart people here, but has got me more confused, and i only do little row homes.
in the year 2022, new FHA guidelines. appraiser to provide photos of each tape measuring point, to verify that it was done ansi wise.
i don't see how you can measure to within 1/10th without someone holding it at both ends, with the right tape right against the building.
looking back in this city, i guess they used a chain when ben franklin was head of l&i. how much does 100 ft of chain weight. i bet i could measure to the 1/2 link.
let start the 'link' standard, more precise than laser or tape.