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Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note 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 living area and the overall layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a listing

A home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services.