Needing a home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Appraisals By Trautman Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house'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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling your homeA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and 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 fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |