In need of measurement services? Let Home Appraisal Authority, LLC. help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a 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 does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out 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 result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses 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 ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the property before and after a showing. Contact Home Appraisal Authority, LLC. to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.