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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What are home measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting a home up for sale

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Assateague to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.