In need of measurement services? Let us help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

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

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A floorplan service can secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.