Needing your property measured? Let Early Bird Appraisals (702) 308-0806 help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Early Bird Appraisals (702) 308-0806 give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a home on the market

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services.