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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property area to establish a fair value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures 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 stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Putting your home on the market

A measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified 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 recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.