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Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a property

A home measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services.