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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out 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 finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Property taxes

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

Putting a property on the market

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

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