In need of measurement services? Let Rachel Lyntton (909) 730-0612 help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan 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 document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark 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 develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one 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 reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated 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 of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Contact Rachel Lyntton (909) 730-0612 to find out more about our floorplan services.