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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The resulting report 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A home measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate 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 enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.