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Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services required?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a listing

A home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Appraisal Associates & Consultants to learn more about our measurement services.