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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Goodlife Appraisal Services give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The completed report 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 should I get a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a property

A floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services.