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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. 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 measurement or floorplan service needed?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your home on the market

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Contact Steve Ettien Appraisals, LLC. today to learn more about our measurement services.