Needing a home measured? Let Dorris Appraisals help.

Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds 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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The finished report 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measuring service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Dorris Appraisals today to find out more about our floorplan services.