Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Dennis Nelson help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house'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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services required?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a showing. Contact Dennis Nelson today to find out more about our measurement services.