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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

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 floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Property taxes

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

Putting a property on the market

A measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Appraisers Associated, LTD. today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.