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Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The finished report 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 measurement service?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home 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 previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, 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 tool for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact Portfolio Appraisals, Inc. today to find out more about our measurement services.