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Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The result 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 measurement services needed?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home 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 contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an 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 a property

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Spartan Appraisals to learn more about our floorplan services.