Needing a property measured? Let Emerson Appraisals help.

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a 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 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 home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The result 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses 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 your home

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

Material for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.