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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Floorplan 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 what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home 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 stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. 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 do I need a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one 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 reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Marketing a listing

A measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services.