Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Bald Eagle Real Estate Services help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

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

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting your property up for sale

A home measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly 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 home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Contact Bald Eagle Real Estate Services today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.