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Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

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

When are measurement services necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services.