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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a property, marketing a property 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 square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall 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, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing 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 since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.