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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home'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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The completed 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 should I get a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal 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 challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine an 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 house is worth.

Putting a home up for sale

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested 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 a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Contact Appraisal Group of SC (803) 530-9901 to learn more about our floorplan services.