Needing a property measured? Let Aulbaugh & Associates help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Aulbaugh & Associates give you a reliable evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate 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 measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. 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, property listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

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

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially 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 a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.