Needing your home measured? Let Thomas Appraisal Company help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate calculation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The finished report 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

Tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A measuring service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your 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 a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Contact Thomas Appraisal Company to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.