In need of measurement services? Let Bittner Appraisal Group LLC help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

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

How do floorplan services work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The final product 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 inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed 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 your taxes. An appraiser assesses 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.

Selling a listing

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as 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 measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Bittner Appraisal Group LLC today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.