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Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house 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, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous 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 make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Enlisted Inc. to learn more about our measurement services.