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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are home measurement services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home'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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall 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 needed?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the 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 measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services.