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Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Lambeau Real Estate Consulting, LLC give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, 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 total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the 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 property is worth.

Putting your property on the market

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact Lambeau Real Estate Consulting, LLC today to learn more about our floorplan services.