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

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an 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 home measurement 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 note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. 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, home listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a listing

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Contact Patriot Appraisal Group today to find out more about our floorplan services.