In need of measurement services? Let CERTIFIED APPRAISALS, INC. help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form 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 often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. 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 should I get a measurement service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact CERTIFIED APPRAISALS, INC. today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.