Needing a property measured? Let Sanford Appraisals LLC help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Sanford Appraisals LLC give you an accurate estimation of property size to establish a fair value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds 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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall 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 documentation, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services necessary?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify 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 house is worth.

Putting a home up for sale

A measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show 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 amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Sanford Appraisals LLC to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.