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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, 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 square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The finished report 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 do I need a measurement service?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses the 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.

Selling a property

A measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately 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 of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that 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 because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services.