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Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

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

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong 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 executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated 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 the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might 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 suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your 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 a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services.