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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Appraising New Mexico give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, 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 document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. 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, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Appraising New Mexico today to learn more about our floorplan services.