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Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What are home measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The result 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 floorplan service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a home up for sale

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.