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Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The resulting report 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 should I get a floorplan service?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an 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 house is worth.

Selling your home

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, 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 a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Texas Real Estate Office to find out more about our measurement services.