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Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge 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.

Putting a home on the market

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

Information for real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services.