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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area 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, property listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a home on the market

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value 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 estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show 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 sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services.