Needing your property measured? Let us help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The finished product 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?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting 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 paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services.