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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are home 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 what you need. 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 often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services 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 tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Disputing real estate taxes

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

Putting your home on the market

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

For agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services.