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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house'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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often 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 measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The result 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 required?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home 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 the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise seeking a home 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 a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services.