Needing a property measured? Let Summit Appraisal, Inc. help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Summit Appraisal, Inc. give you a reliable calculation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

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

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation 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 disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A home measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services.