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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Team Appraisal give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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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 want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The finished 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 is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting 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 paying more than your property is worth.

Putting a home on the market

A measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.