Needing your home measured? Let Integrity Appraisals, LLC help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

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

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The resulting report 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?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A measuring service can secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services.