In need of floorplan services? Let Hughes Appraisals, LLC help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Hughes Appraisals, LLC give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. 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 home measurement or floorplan service required?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your property up for sale

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact Hughes Appraisals, LLC to learn more about our floorplan services.