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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a home 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 your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general 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 documents, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measuring service can secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and details of the property before and after a tour. Contact Quality Appraisal Service to learn more about our floorplan services.