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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

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

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting your home up for sale

A measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect 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 number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact Whitehouse Appraisals to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.