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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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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 area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout 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 area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement 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 property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house 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 needed?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed 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 home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Marketing a listing

A home measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling 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 reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services.