Needing a home measured? Let Sterling Appraisal Group, Inc help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate calculation of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring 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: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property 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 stairs, patios, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house 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 documentation, home listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing 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 paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a property

A measuring service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact Sterling Appraisal Group, Inc to learn more about our measurement services.