Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall 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 documentation, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services required?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses 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 a property

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.