Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Cedar Elm Appraisals help.

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home'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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate 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 executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a home or property

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.