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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What are floorplan services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging 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 the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The final product 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?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting a property up for sale

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.