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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. 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 documentation, home listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. 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 overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.