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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. 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, home listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact Metro One Appraisals Inc to find out more about our measurement services.