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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A floorplan 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 document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, 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 measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting a property up for sale

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.