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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished product 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 do I need a floorplan service?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Direct Valuation Inc. to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.