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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting a property up for sale

A measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services.