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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are home measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The finished product 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 are floorplan services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have. Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect inaccurate Gross Living Area (GLA). An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation 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 requesting a home measurement service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 view the layout and details of the property before and after a tour. Contact H. Appraisals, Inc. today to learn more about our home measurement services.