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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. 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 do I need a measurement service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging 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 paying more than your house is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a tour. Contact Real Estate Appraisal Professionals, Inc. today to find out more about our measurement services.