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In need of floorplan services? Let Augustine, Inc help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, 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, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make 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 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 documents, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish 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 measuring service can secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.