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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

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

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The result 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 do I need a floorplan service?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses 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.

Selling a home or property

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.