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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a home or property

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property 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 property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and 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 floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.