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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home'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 helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal 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 attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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 up for sale

A measuring service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. 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 an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and 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 floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services.