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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let NCW Appraisal give you an accurate evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form 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 necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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 house is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated 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 home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services.