Needing a home measured? Let S.R. Yates Real Estate, Inc. help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let S.R. Yates Real Estate, Inc. give you an accurate measurement of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The result 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling your home

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

For agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact S.R. Yates Real Estate, Inc. to find out more about our floorplan services.