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Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Pelican Appraisals, LLC give you a reliable estimation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing 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 your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall 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 documentation, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or 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 disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services.