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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are home measurement services?

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

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally 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 pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.