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

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

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

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation 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 will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a property

A measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for 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 an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.