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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The result 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 are measurement services needed?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed 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 attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact TR Valuation, LLC to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.