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Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing 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 requirements, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services.