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Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The completed report 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 should I get a measurement service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! 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 home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies an 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 property is worth.

Selling a home or property

A measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.