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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the 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 necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services needed?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify 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 property is worth.

Putting a property on the market

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate 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 attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.