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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are home measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting 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.

Selling a home or property

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services.