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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Dollars Express Appraisal give you a reliable estimation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch 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 house. The result 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 are measurement services required?

Real estate taxes

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

Marketing a home or property

A home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure 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. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.