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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a 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 total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The finished report 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 should I get a measurement service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a property

A measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Midwest Appraisal and Consulting to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.