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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. 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 helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch 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 result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about 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

Tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a home up for sale

A floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Status Property Services, Inc. today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.