Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Robert Bodkin help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Robert Bodkin give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a property

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services.