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Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

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

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The completed 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 are measurement services required?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your property up for sale

A measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact PCJ Appraisal Services LLC today to learn more about our measurement services.