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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies 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 your home up for sale

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a showing. Contact Real Value Real Estate Services, Inc. today to learn more about our floorplan services.