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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, 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 area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies 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 property on the market

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage 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 might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate 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 floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services.