Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Valcore Appraisers, LLC help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Valcore Appraisers, LLC give you an accurate calculation of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. 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 often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. 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 floorplan services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently 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 decrease the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.