Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Balkcom Appraisal Services, LLC help.

Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate calculation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies 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 property is worth.

Selling your home

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, 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 wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services.