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In need of floorplan services? Let Aim Realty and Appraisals, Inc. help.

Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What are measurement services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the 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, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage 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 should I get a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Aim Realty and Appraisals, Inc. today to find out more about our floorplan services.