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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. 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 necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area 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, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation 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 challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.