Needing a home measured? Let Bridges Valuation Services help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Challenging property 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 taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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 house is worth.

Selling your home

A measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.