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Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Sturdivant & Assoc give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The final product 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 do I need a measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a property

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property 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 a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Sturdivant & Assoc to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.