Needing a property measured? Let Hanna Appraisal Company help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. 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, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services needed?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong 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 completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an 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 house is worth.

Selling a listing

A floorplan service will secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.