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Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the 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 sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate 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 actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a property

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease 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 property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Brent Patterson to learn more about our measurement services.