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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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

How do home measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. 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, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an 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.

Putting a property up for sale

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services.