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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Pearson Appraisal Service give you a reliable calculation of property area to determine a fair value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general 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 documents, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 tactic to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact Pearson Appraisal Service today to learn more about our floorplan services.