Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property area to establish a fair value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a legal document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all 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 or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The final product is a legal 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 home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Property 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 actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your home on the market

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

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and details of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.