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

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate 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 do measurement services work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general 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 documents, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service 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 dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a property up for sale

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these 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 not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the property before and after a tour. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services.