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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. 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 helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling your home

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

Information for agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact Republic Valuations today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.