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Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The finished report 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 is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage 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 an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price 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 frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.