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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate.

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What are measurement services?

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

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, 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 great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Appraisals (916) 448-9853 to find out more about our floorplan services.