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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the 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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home 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, property listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an 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 property is worth.

Selling a home or property

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect 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 precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services.