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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

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

When do I need a floorplan service?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records frequently 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 square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling your home

A measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact Gregory Grafton today to learn more about our floorplan services.