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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a listing

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often 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 for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Golden Appraisals today to find out more about our measurement services.