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Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Duncan Appraisals give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! 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 contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home 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 agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Duncan Appraisals to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.

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