Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Maingot Appraisals help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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 your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise 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 measurement service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an 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 your home

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services.