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Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The completed 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 do I need a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.