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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 our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services required?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging 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 house is worth.

Selling a home or property

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling 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 is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services.