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Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement 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 your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living 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 documents, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser determines 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 home up for sale

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services.