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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Straughan Appraisal Services give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of 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 specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed 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 home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Straughan Appraisal Services to learn more about our floorplan services.