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Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. 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, property listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses 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.

Marketing a listing

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.