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Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Rose Street Appraisal give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

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

How do floorplan services 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 walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The resulting 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 should I get a floorplan service?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a listing

A measuring service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these 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 not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services.