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Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

we don't like to disclose dimensions unless it comes from an architect or a company that draws floor plans..... 

May 23, 2016 06:17 AM
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6,418,120
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I have a Stanley FatMax that does a very nice job.

May 22, 2016 10:52 PM
Rainmaker
991,252
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I have one yes, I think it's a stanley I got years ago as a present

May 23, 2016 10:35 PM
Rainmaker
1,506,013
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No.  I do not provide measurements as I see it as a potential liability issue (if I get it wrong or they write it down wrong).  I'll provide a tape measure and let them use it.

May 23, 2016 03:25 PM
Ambassador
3,741,896
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I'm waiting for the iPhone app!

May 23, 2016 01:43 PM
Rainmaker
4,582,184
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I had one many years ago.  Now I use a professional to complete floor plans for my listings.   

May 23, 2016 03:28 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,581
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Dianne,

In CA there was a lawsuit on this (naturally).  Since then, the measuring of rooms has an approximately, which signifies  plus or minus 10%.  In measuring commercial property there are standards which add inches inside the wall...We left it to pros to decrease our chances of being sued.  In one instance we saw 3 different measurement results done by 3 different pros.  Personally, I would stick with a pro, or let the buyer, seller measure it themselves.  A

May 23, 2016 12:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,728,156
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

They all seem to work very well. Mine is so old the brand is worn off. It is very well-used! Check HD or Lowes; might be as competitively priced as online after you factor in shipping.

May 22, 2016 10:52 PM
Rainmaker
5,877,335
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I do use a laser to measure - Mighty Max, and works very well.

May 26, 2016 10:54 PM
Rainmaker
5,112,471
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't personally measure... I hire someone who measures and provides professional floor plans. Not a good use of my time.

May 24, 2016 10:08 PM
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3,167,614
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

used to, now I just eyeball it

May 23, 2016 02:41 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Dianne Goode yes, I do have electronic device to measure room sizes. At times, though it ends up showing 'E' for no reason!

May 23, 2016 02:30 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I do use one and got it at Lowe's around $20. Smart something. 

May 23, 2016 01:16 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I do use a laser device to measure rooms, but off hand, I'm not sure the brand.

May 23, 2016 01:05 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Yes...Stanley is the one I use

May 23, 2016 08:50 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I like the Stanley one as well, though it's not perfect.

May 23, 2016 05:50 AM
Rainmaker
444,170
Dianne Goode
Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC
Realtor/Broker

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions!  

May 23, 2016 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

no

May 23, 2016 05:30 AM
Rainmaker
2,810,349
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Dianne - I use an infrared one that I got at Home Depot for about $20.

May 23, 2016 04:55 AM
Rainmaker
4,960,530
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Stanley Fat Max is what I use.

May 23, 2016 01:58 AM
Rainmaker
1,241,754
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Needing one bright enough to shin outside. Try Amazon and read the reviews.

I use a wheel based rulers $9.95 Pacific Tools. I just got a call asking for sketches that I measure for every home I am selling.  

The laser price is under $50 bucks. For $75 it will project up to 300sf  It is not required but I have a engr license to request changing sf or approve new bldgs since age 25. Right now, I clarify a lot confusion with added on and inflated sf.....

May 23, 2016 01:37 AM
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3,349,404
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

No, I do not.  I am not required to measure rooms ... thankfully.  

May 23, 2016 01:30 AM
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5,060,544
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Yes I have one but can't read the brand anymore. Time for a new one! I admit to relying on the good ol' tape measure I carry in my car, too

May 23, 2016 12:20 AM
Rainmaker
4,900,966
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Black & Decker from Home Depot.

May 22, 2016 11:23 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

What Carol Williams said...

May 22, 2016 11:18 PM
Rainmaker
913,468
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

No, I still use a tape measure. Our realtor store sells 2 models : Laser Dimension Master 130 for $85.00, and Pocket Dimension Master 2 for $35.00. One day I'll buy one and test it out.

May 22, 2016 11:17 PM
Ambassador
2,187,593
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

We were told NOT to measure rooms as it just added another layer of liability to the agent.  We used assessor records and let the buyer come to their own conclusions.  

May 22, 2016 11:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Looks like you have a few to choose from and also the disclaimer from Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 !

May 22, 2016 11:10 PM
Rainmaker
5,239,029
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Yes I do! Have used many over the years. Currently use a Craftsman!

May 22, 2016 11:10 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I have a Craftsman that does the job well. $17.

My camera does the same thing. $560

ProTools has a combo measure, moisture detection and temp in one device. $300.

Then my 2ft 6in stride double checks the gadgets. FREE. (All measures approximate. Buyer should confirm all things of material value) We all include that disclaimer right?

May 22, 2016 10:59 PM
Rainmaker
2,817,727
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Yes, for my job, I use one every day, multiple times per day.  Here is one that works well and is inexpensive (around $30). This is on Amazon.  I bought the same one in Home Depot for around $50.

May 22, 2016 10:57 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I haven't seen one that is accurate but they are close enough.

May 22, 2016 10:52 PM