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Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up 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 documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing 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.

Selling a property

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact Cason Appraisal Service today to find out more about our floorplan services.