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Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The finished product 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 should I get a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a listing

A floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.