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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The result 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 are measurement services necessary?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A home floorplan 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 square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and 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 great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services.