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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall 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 is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage 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 performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

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

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to 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 a fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Contact Di Cicco & Associates today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.