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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. 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, home listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show 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 sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. 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 measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.