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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What are measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, 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 your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall 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 documentation, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services.