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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to possible clients 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 square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The finished product 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 do I need a floorplan service?

Disputing property taxes

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

Marketing a listing

A measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Brian Sambola to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.