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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What are floorplan services?

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

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services required?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for 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 a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Karen Richter to learn more about our measurement services.