Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Valicity LLC help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Valicity LLC give you an accurate measurement of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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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 area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total 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 are measurement services needed?

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 taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. 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 home or property

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.