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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of 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 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 form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The final product 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 do I need a floorplan service?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your property on the market

A measuring service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services.