Needing your property measured? Let Home Guide Realty Services help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may 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 finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services required?

Challenging 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 space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling 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 establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting a property on the market

A floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services.