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

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the 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.

Marketing a listing

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Port City Consultants today to learn more about our measurement services.