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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to potential clients 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 what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your property on the market

A floorplan service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after a tour. Contact Duncan Appraisals today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.

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