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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify 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 up for sale

A home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services.