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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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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 area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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.

Putting a property up for sale

A measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services.