Needing your home measured? Let us help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage 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 the precise 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 measurement services work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one 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 can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling your home

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

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services.