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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, 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 square footage and the general layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies 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 house is worth.

Marketing a listing

A measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property 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 property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Tri-State Home Inspections, Inc. today to find out more about our measurement services.