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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, 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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. 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 are floorplan services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A home measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services.