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Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Aridian Appraisal Group, LLC give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, 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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines 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 house is worth.

Putting a property on the market

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show 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 property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services.