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Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Eileen Partridge give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the 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 home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a listing

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — 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 not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Eileen Partridge to learn more about our floorplan services.