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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

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

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. 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 are measurement services needed?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a listing

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show 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 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 performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.