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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful 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 property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. 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 do I need a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

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

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.