Needing your property measured? Let Yahara Appraisals LLC help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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 floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish 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 property is worth.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Contact Yahara Appraisals LLC to find out more about our measurement services.