Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Acanda Appraisal Co. help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

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

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or 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 your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 an excellent marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.