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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, selling 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: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. 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 helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

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

When are floorplan services necessary?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting your home up for sale

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Bunting Appraisal Service, LLC today to find out more about our measurement services.