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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What are floorplan services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour 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 a more detailed sketch showing the total living 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 documentation, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Real estate taxes

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

Marketing a listing

A home measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, 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 entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.