Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Appraisal Inc. (360) 903-2538 help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Appraisal Inc. (360) 903-2538 give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The completed report 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?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

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

Material for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for 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 an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.