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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate 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 what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living 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, property listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting your home up for sale

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.