In need of measurement services? Let Jim Malady help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The completed report 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?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 an excellent marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.