Needing a property measured? Let WV COALFIELD APPRAISALS, INC. help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan 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 needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either 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 might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging 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.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services.