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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What are home measurement services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services needed?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a property

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured 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 review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact B.U. Murphy Appraisals, LLC. today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.