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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a home 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 floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The resulting 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting your property on the market

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 tool for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact Lakewood Evaluations today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.