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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. 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 documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine 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.

Selling a property

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these 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 potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Appraisals by Tom today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.