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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Dexter Appraisal Service give you a reliable evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

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

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

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

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.