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Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The result 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 required?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your property on the market

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Contact Arrowhead Appraisal Services, LLC today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.