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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your 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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. 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 documents, home listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated 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 home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified 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 advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services.