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Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form 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 often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. 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, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services needed?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Dan Craft Appraisals to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.