In today’s real estate market, the majority of measurements stated in property listings are inaccurate. Before setting any price, make sure you understand the official rules for how living area is calculated in Massachusetts, because what counts toward your square footage directly affects how comparable your home is to recent sales.Given the highly competitive nature of the industry, accurate property measurement is one way to make sure you don’t leave big money on the table or have to renegotiate after the bank appraisal is delivered to the buyer. This is also where a broader pricing problem begins, how incorrect square footage leads to pricing errors in the listing is something appraisers document on almost every property where measurements were skipped.   As a homeowner looking to sell, listing correct measurements can expedite the sale of your home, saving you time and money. Detailed measurements also come in handy when you need to make changes or additions to your property.