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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are floorplan services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area 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 documents, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Home Appraisals of Central New Jersey to learn more about our floorplan services.