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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A home 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 floorplan based on your needs. 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 often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The completed 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 are floorplan services required?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine an 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.

Selling your home

A home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Swanson Appraisals, LLC to learn more about our measurement services.