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Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

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

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an 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.

Putting a property up for sale

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact DMS Appraisal Services, LLC. to learn more about our measurement services.