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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The resulting 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 are measurement services necessary?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation 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 attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a property on the market

A home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Contact McCloud Property Valuators to find out more about our floorplan services.