In need of floorplan services? Let Young's Appraisal Service help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be confident in 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 review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact Young's Appraisal Service today to find out more about our floorplan services.