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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

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

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total 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, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services necessary?

Challenging property 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 taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A home measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services.