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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are home measurement services?

A home 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 what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The finished product 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 are floorplan services needed?

Property taxes

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

Putting a home on the market

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.