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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Dirigo Valuation give you a reliable measurement of property size to determine a fair value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. 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 are measurement services needed?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your home on the market

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

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.