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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The finished 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 necessary?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal 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 challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your property up for sale

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a showing. Contact Norman Haas, Jr. today to learn more about our floorplan services.