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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing 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 property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. 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, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning 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 renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. 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 property is worth.

Selling a listing

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

Information for agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services.