Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Angelo Appraisal Service, Inc. help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property area to determine a fair value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, 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 sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The completed report 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 should I get a floorplan service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish 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 home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services.