Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Crest Appraisal Services help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The final product 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 should I get a measurement service?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an 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.

Putting your property on the market

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Contact Crest Appraisal Services to learn more about our floorplan services.