Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Marlow Appraisal Service help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Putting your home up for sale

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

Material for real estate agents

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Contact Marlow Appraisal Service today to learn more about our measurement services.