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Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Brown County Appraisal -Wisconsin give you an accurate calculation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise 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 do measurement services work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall 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 documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting a home on the market

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Brown County Appraisal -Wisconsin to learn more about our floorplan services.