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In need of measurement services? Let us help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home 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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing 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 property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services needed?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or 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 attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your home up for sale

A measuring service can secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a 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 truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.