When marketing a house, the consumers and license holders want to provide the best information possible. There are several methods to calculate square footage. If there is a guest house, how is that accounted for? This course will explore three methods for calculating size of improvements. Recently, Fannie Mae has stated that real property appraisers should use ANSI standards which causes additional confusion. This course will identify the differences between each of the methods and how this may affect marketing a property. Consumers and license holders need to understand each position. This course will provide explanations and possible solutions for dealing with this confusion. | Candy Cooke is a passionate educator with a wealth of experience as a broker and appraiser with over thirty-five years in the real estate industry. Her transition to the field of education is driven by a deep desire to give back to the real estate industry. She brings a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a robust educational background to her role. | Candy’s academic journey includes graduating from the graduate program at REALTOR® Univeristy with majors in Residential Real Estate Sales, Marketing, and Management and Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation Services. This comprehensive education equips her with a solid foundation in critical aspects of the real estate profession.

Format: Online
Course Number: TREC #05943-RECE
Provider: #1 Texas REALTORS® (CE)
Member Price: $26.00
Non-Member Price: $34.00
Registration: https://www.unlockmls.com/class/how-big-is-the-house-understanding-square-footage
Instructor(s): Candace Cooke, Property Search, Access MLS, Access Member Portal, News & Housing Data