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

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The completed report 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 do I need a floorplan service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A measuring service can secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Edward Lambert today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.