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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What are home measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form 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 sometimes essential 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 — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services needed?

Property taxes

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

Putting your home up for sale

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Doug Dixon today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.