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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to possible 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 your 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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of 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 sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an 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 property is worth.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.