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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

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 what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 an excellent marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact Seebold today to find out more about our measurement services.