Needing your home measured? Let Savannah Appraisal Group help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout 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 helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a 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 note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The finished 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 required?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will establish 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 property

A home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your 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 amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.