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Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing 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 area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The result 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 are measurement services required?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider 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 could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact MVP APPRAISALS, INC to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.