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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What are home measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The final 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 are floorplan services necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling your home

A measuring service will 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 home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to 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 fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services.