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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The result 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 floorplan services required?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish 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 listing

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces 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 or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that 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 see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Contact Anderson Appraisals to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.