Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Renfrew and Associates, LLC. help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a 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 total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general 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, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services needed?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting your home on the market

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for 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 wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.