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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. 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 do I need a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly 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 home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, 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 fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services.