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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished report 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 should I get a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

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

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Metro Appraisal Group, Inc. today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.