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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about 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 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 own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Todd & Associates today to learn more about our measurement services.