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Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your property on the market

A measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Living space 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 property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential 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 an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate 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. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.