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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are home 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan 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?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine 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 property is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact Gillick Realty Co. to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.