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Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

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

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services.