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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What are floorplan services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. 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 useful 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, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. 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 measurement or floorplan service needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service 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 challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your home on the market

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your 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 home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.