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

Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

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

When should I get a floorplan service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge 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 property is worth.

Putting your property up for sale

A measurement service can 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 square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out 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 suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services.