In need of floorplan services? Let Brett Burton Appraisals help.

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Brett Burton Appraisals give you an accurate measurement of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, 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 or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property 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 home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.