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Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate calculation of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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 floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. 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, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate 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 an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service 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 your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A measuring service can secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make certain 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 especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.