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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. 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 area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The finished product 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 needed?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify the 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 house is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as 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 recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services.