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Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Lindsey Appraisal Services give you a reliable estimation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a listing

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated 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 property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services.