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Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Sutton Appraisal Service give you a reliable estimation of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property 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 what you want, an appraiser will measure the home'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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the 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 house is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for 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 attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact Sutton Appraisal Service today to learn more about our measurement services.