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What are home measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. 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, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

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

Marketing a home or property

A home measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially 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 fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services.