Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Consult 7 help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will determine 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 property is worth.

Selling your home

A measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, 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 an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services.