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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. 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 overpaying.

Selling a listing

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling 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 reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, 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 fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services.