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In need of floorplan services? Let Golden Crescent Appraisals help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A home measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property 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 make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Contact Golden Crescent Appraisals today to find out more about our floorplan services.