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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note 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 writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. 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, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the 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.

Marketing a home or property

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services.