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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What are home measurement services?

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 what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall 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 are measurement services required?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. 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 overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show 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 property 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 agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Central Alabama Appraisal to find out more about our measurement services.