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Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The finished report 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact VanderWaal Appraisal Group today to find out more about our floorplan services.