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

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general 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 are measurement services needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

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

For agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.