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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The resulting 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 should I get a floorplan service?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling your home

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly 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 the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.