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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. 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 does a floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one 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 can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a home or property

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services.