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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types 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 specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute 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 home or property

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

For agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services.