Needing your property measured? Let Ogden Valley Appraisals help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property size to determine a fair value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout 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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses the 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 on the market

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate 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 an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services.