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Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Payne And Associates give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan 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 documentation, property listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service 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 will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

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

Information for agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact Payne And Associates to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.