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

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What are home measurement services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area 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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. 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, property listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling your home

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services.