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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 the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The final 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 needed?

Property taxes

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

Putting your property on the market

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact Steven J. Mueller, P.A. to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.