This course was created to provide 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 Z765-2013. This course identifies ways in which square footage numbers reported by various sources impact home values. In every residential transaction, at some point and time, a home’s “size” will impact the perception of value.The goal is to review the measurement and calculation of finished living area, based on the ANSI® Measurement Standard. This course is designed to provide a consistent means of calculating and communicating the living area of a house amongst real estate professionals. Upon completing this course you will have a better understanding of the role square footage and the significance of what this piece of information conveys in the valuation process.