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Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Veterans Realty give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house'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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing 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 property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

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 actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines 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 on the market

A home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect 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 potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.