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

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let AK Appraisals give you a reliable evaluation of property area to determine a fair value when buying a 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 square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a 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 house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. 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, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser assesses 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.

Putting a property on the market

A floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact AK Appraisals today to learn more about our measurement services.