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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan 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 layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house 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 documentation, property listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Disputing property taxes

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

Marketing a listing

A measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in 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 since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services.