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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Joseph Parker give you a reliable evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring 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 your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note 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 a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall 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, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services required?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. 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.

Selling a home or property

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.