Needing your home measured? Let Ticon Appraisal help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Ticon Appraisal give you an accurate measurement of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The finished 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting a property up for sale

A home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact Ticon Appraisal to learn more about our floorplan services.