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

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

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 your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Marketing a listing

A measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services.