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

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

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

When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified 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 appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.