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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the 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 home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A home measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.