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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a 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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or 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 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.

Selling a listing

A measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services.