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Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general 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 documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate 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 wonderful marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.