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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or 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 home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The resulting report 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 necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest 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 to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.