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Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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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 document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging 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 home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The completed report 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 inaccurate square footage 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 a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Marketing a listing

A home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as 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 home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Contact Active Appraisal Services, Inc. today to learn more about our measurement services.