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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, 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 area and the overall layout of the home. The final product 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 are measurement services needed?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a 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 paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a property

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. 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 definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services.