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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The completed report 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Marketing a listing

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space 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 home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services.