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

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. 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, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses 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 a home on the market

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Contact Clear Valuation, Inc. today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.