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Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall 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, property listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records frequently 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 actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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 house is worth.

Putting your property up for sale

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services.