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Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The finished report 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 should I get a floorplan service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service 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 will establish the 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 property is worth.

Putting a property on the market

A measuring service can secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these 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 reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services.