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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services 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 house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services.