Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.

Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The resulting report 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 measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a property

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services.