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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What are home measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout 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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general 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 documentation, home listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.