Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let A1 Valuation Pro help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. 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 area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The resulting 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 should I get a measurement service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might 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 can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and 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 fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services.