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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The final product 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 do I need a measurement service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A home measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact Mowry Appraisals SW LLC today to find out more about our measurement services.