Needing a home measured? Let Home and Land Appraisal Co. help.

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

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What are measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured 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 because they can view the layout and features of the home before and after a showing. Contact Home and Land Appraisal Co. to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.