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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What are home measurement services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine the 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.

Marketing a listing

A home measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage 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 of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.