In need of measurement services? Let William Kelly help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The result 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 should I get a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact William Kelly to find out more about our measurement services.