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Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

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

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The resulting report 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 should I get a measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may 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 dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Information 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 be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.