Needing your property measured? Let Burke Appraisal Group, LLC help.

Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Burke Appraisal Group, LLC give you a reliable measurement of property size to determine a fair value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. 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 documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Marketing a listing

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.