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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property'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 essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a property

A measuring service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. 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 a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact MSC Logic, LLC. to find out more about our floorplan services.