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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging 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 overpaying.

Selling your home

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, 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 wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Sharolynn Myers Appraisal Service to learn more about our floorplan services.