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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing 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 — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The finished product 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.