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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The result 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 should I get a measurement service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser assesses an 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.

Selling a property

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately 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 your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Seth Martin to find out more about our floorplan services.