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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, 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 home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. 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 documentation, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong 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 recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Appraisal Fairy PLLC to learn more about our floorplan services.