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Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property'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 useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation 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 reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact NW Valuation Group, LLC. to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.