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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Marketing a listing

A measuring service will secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services.