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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often 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, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of 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 many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Marketing a listing

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified 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 accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.