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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

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

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute 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 paying more than your house is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact Robert Olson to find out more about our measurement services.