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Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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

How do floorplan services work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The result 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 should I get a floorplan service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a listing

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services.