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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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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 floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate 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 floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The finished product 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a property on the market

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. 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 a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services.