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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser determines 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.

Putting a home on the market

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable 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).

Material for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services.