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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

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

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will establish an 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 property is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider 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 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 home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services.