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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate 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 own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and 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 an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Contact Haskell & James Realestate Appraisal & Co. to learn more about our floorplan services.