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Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your home on the market

A floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. 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 an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.