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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Arlet Appraisal Services, Inc. give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, 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 floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services needed?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might 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 can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these 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 selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services.