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Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 are floorplan services required?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a home or property

A floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. 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 a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent 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 sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services.