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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are home measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise 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 home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The result 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 is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. 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 truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services.