Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Appraisal Service Co. help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Appraisal Service Co. give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, 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 often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Property taxes

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

Marketing a home or property

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might 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 reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services.