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Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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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 your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. 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, home listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or 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 attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A measuring service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise seeking 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 truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.