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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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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 layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home 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 contesting what you're taxed. 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.

Selling a home or property

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Premier Appraisal Services, LLC today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.