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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Hallmark Properties, Inc. give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.