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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A 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 layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or 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, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about 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 the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling your home

A measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact JW -Appraisal to find out more about our floorplan services.