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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. 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, home listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a home on the market

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property 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 previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services.