Needing a property measured? Let Nathaniel Hastings PLLC help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Nathaniel Hastings PLLC give you an accurate measurement of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The final product 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation 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 dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact Nathaniel Hastings PLLC to learn more about our measurement services.