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Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services required?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently 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 space than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling your home

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.