Why Choose Us Over the Million Other Companies?

Why choose Urban Measure

Perhaps a million is an overstatement but our point is, realtors, landlords, homeowners, and property developers have many options when looking for a home measurement company – and we are not the cheapest. So, why choose us? Well, here are some great reasons why we are the home measurement company of choice for hundreds of […]

Real Estate Services Guide by Industry

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Real Estate Services Guide by Industry Whether you work in building, selling, or renovating a home, there is plenty to keep track of within the real estate industry. In order to truly succeed in any aspect of a sale or project, it is crucial to have access to various real estate services. Each of these […]

Most Extravagant Residential Floor Plans in Canada

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Most Extravagant Residential Floor Plans in Canada   Accurately measured, comprehensive, and customized floor plans are a big part of what the Urban Measure team offers. Every floor plan created is an opportunity for an outstanding resource that will draw attention to the property as a whole and catch the eye of prospective buyers. It […]

It’s a Tough Home Market in Calgary: How to Sell a Property in the Slow Months

tough home market in Calgary

The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) has some sobering statistics. In October (2018), inventory sat at 7,345 and sales at 1,322, putting the supply level above what is typical for that month. October was a snap shot of 2018 – inventory grew, but sales did not. This caused prices to continue to fall (which they […]

The Different Kinds of Real Estate Photography You Need to Sell Your House

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The Different Kinds of Real Estate Photography You Need to Sell Your House When buyers are browsing for a new home, they want to see photos of the space that tells them how each room flows and exactly what the property has to offer them. It is only through these visual aids that potential buyers […]

The Impact of 3D Media in the Housing Industry

3D Media in the Housing Industry

If you are a professional in the real estate business, you are very familiar with this word – competition. With hundreds of building developers, property managers, home builders, and Realtors® in Calgary, a professional needs an edge to draw interest to their properties. Fortunately, 3D virtual tours give you that edge. Today we discuss the […]

What is Virtual Staging?

What is Virtual Staging

What is Virtual Staging? When realtors have vacant properties, one of the common marketing strategies is to hire a home stager. These staging professionals fill empty spaces with trendy furniture and classic décor to make the home appear ‘lived in,’ helping buyers understand the space. With this method, however, real estate professionals are left with […]

The RMS Process and why 3D Camera Scanners Don’t cut it

Why 3D Camera Scanning Doesn't Cut It

Urban Measure has more than 10 expert measure technicians on staff. For many of them, providing accurate residential measurements is their one and only task. Why? Because without accurate measurements, homeowners and commercial property owners seriously compromise the value of their investments. In today’s blog we explain the difference between RMS processing and 3D camera […]

Why You Need Certified RMS Measurements for Real Estate

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Why You Need Certified RMS Measurements for Real Estate RMS – standing for Residential Measurement Standard – is the Alberta real estate standard used to ensure accuracy and consistency when measuring a home. These standards are used to warrant that properties have detailed and recorded dimensions that are executed with above-grade quality. Home measurements are […]

How 3D Virtual Staging Will Help You Sell Your Home

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How 3D Virtual Staging Will Help You Sell Your Home Virtual reality, aerial photography and video, 360-degree cameras – these are only a few of the technological advancements that have improved the housing industry. Real estate professionals have been able to use these incredible new tools to their advantage when showing and selling homes. The […]