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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A home measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services.