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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an 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 home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a property up for sale

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially 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 floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services.