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

Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting 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.

Selling a property

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.