Needing a property measured? Let Hernandez Real Estate Services, Inc. help.

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What are home measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either 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 make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. 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, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property 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 executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact Hernandez Real Estate Services, Inc. to find out more about our measurement services.