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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area 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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Challenging real estate taxes

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

Selling your home

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services.