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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property area to establish a fair value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, 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 measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services.