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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. 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 necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. 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 documentation, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your property up for sale

A measuring service will secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services.