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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What are home measurement services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, 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 document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes 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, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, 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 and the general layout of the home. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Putting your home up for sale

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services.