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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are floorplan services?

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

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The final product 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 floorplan services needed?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a property on the market

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.