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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, 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 disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general 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, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. 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 paying more than your house is worth.

Putting your property on the market

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.