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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property size to determine a fair value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan 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, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services needed?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a home on the market

A measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend seeking 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 truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact Courtney Hanson to find out more about our measurement services.