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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What are floorplan services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

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

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a home up for sale

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Metric Appraisals, LLC today to learn more about our floorplan services.