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

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let First Choice Appraisals give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

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

How does a floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The completed report 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 should I get a floorplan service?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Marketing a listing

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

For agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially 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 measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a showing. Contact First Choice Appraisals today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.