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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair 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?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Contact Tri County Real Estate to find out more about our measurement services.