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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The finished report 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 should I get a measurement service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show 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 reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Contact Susan Fretz Appraisals today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.