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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

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

When should I get a floorplan service?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a home or property

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable 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 renovation that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Appraisal Alliance, LLC today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.