Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Irish Eyes Appraisals help.

Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your 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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services necessary?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the 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 property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 fantastic marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services.