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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished product 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually 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 home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify 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.

Selling a listing

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.