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Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services needed?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish 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 home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may 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 potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.