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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. 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, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services necessary?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine 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.

Marketing a home or property

A home measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.