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

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general 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?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling your home

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest 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 a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.