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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are floorplan services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. 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 documentation, home listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your property on the market

A floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially 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 truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after a tour. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.