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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to help you 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 the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Marketing a listing

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

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.