Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Gardner & Associates give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area 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 an accurate 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 home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area 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 documents, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services needed?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser determines 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 property

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property 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 carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 great marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.