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

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

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What are home measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished 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 are floorplan services necessary?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging 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 your home

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.