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In need of measurement services? Let Eagle Appraisal Services help.

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Property taxes

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

Marketing a listing

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services.