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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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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 your 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 the precise 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 floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine 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 house is worth.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Hillcrest Appraisal, Inc. today to learn more about our measurement services.