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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Property Service Group Southeast, Inc. (865)544-4242 give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the property'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing 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 the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage 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 determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a listing

A floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Contact Property Service Group Southeast, Inc. (865)544-4242 to learn more about our measurement services.