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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What are measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. 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 are measurement services required?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a home on the market

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services.