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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate calculation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

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 layout based on your requirements. 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 area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact Appraisals Unlimited, LLC ~ "Making Real Estate Real Easy, Since 1992!" to find out more about our floorplan services.