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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records often 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 square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home 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 disputing 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 overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services.