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Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The resulting report 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 is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines the 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.

Putting your property up for sale

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services.