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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Sean Metcalf give you an accurate calculation of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing 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 your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The result 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 required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will verify 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 property up for sale

A floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show 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 precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting 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 a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services.