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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The result 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 are floorplan services necessary?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses 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.

Selling your home

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact The Ambrose Group today to learn more about our measurement services.