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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property size to establish a fair value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form 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 sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall 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, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services.