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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise 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 or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a home on the market

A home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in 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 getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services.