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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the 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.

Putting a property on the market

A measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for 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 refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services.