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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers 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 your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The finished report 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! 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 measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 great marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services.