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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a property up for sale

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect 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 precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact MAISO APPRAISALS, LLC today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.