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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes 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 measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. 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 documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a property

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

Material for real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services.