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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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

How does a home measurement or 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 move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and 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 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 real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or 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 attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A measuring service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Contact Sternberg today to find out more about our floorplan services.