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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are home measurement services?

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

How does a floorplan 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 house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify an 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.

Selling your home

A floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services.