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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a listing

A measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.