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Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Todd Ligon (512) 784-9022 help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge 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.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.