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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate 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 home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. 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 are floorplan services required?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home 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 what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a property

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage 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 not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.