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Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

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

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable 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 an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 a wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.