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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

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 layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — 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 not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact Merit Real Estate Appraisal, LLC today to learn more about our floorplan services.