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Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The final product 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 is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Disputing real estate taxes

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

Selling a listing

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home 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 recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services.