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Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 area, of your home. These services are useful 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 or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape 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 may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property 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 recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling your home

A floorplan service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact Coleman Appraisal Service to learn more about our measurement services.