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Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your 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, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall 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 required?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.