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Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. 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 necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The finished product 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 is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A measuring service can secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your 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 a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Pinnacle Appraisal Co. to learn more about our measurement services.