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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What are home measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential 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 measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The finished report 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 do I need a measurement service?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation 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 challenge your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 great marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after a tour. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services.