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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home 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 the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

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

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and 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 a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services.