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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The finished report 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling your home

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Miller Appraisal Co. today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.