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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What are home measurement services?

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

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. 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 should I get a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the 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 house is worth.

Selling a home or property

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.