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In need of floorplan services? Let Harmon Appraisal & Consulting, LLC help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of 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 creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services required?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal 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 disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses 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 house is worth.

Selling a home or property

A measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. 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 an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.