Needing a property measured? Let Andersen Appraisal, LLC help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate.

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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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a property up for sale

A measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a showing. Contact Andersen Appraisal, LLC to find out more about our measurement services.