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Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Strong Appraisal Services give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, selling 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: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your home on the market

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for 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 wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services.