Needing a home measured? Let Yukon Appraisal help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure 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 might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation 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 challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a property up for sale

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated 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 selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact Yukon Appraisal to learn more about our floorplan services.