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

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are floorplan services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property'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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The result 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 are floorplan services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or 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 dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses the 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 property is worth.

Marketing a listing

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements 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 can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 tactic to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.