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In need of measurement services? Let us help.

Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

Floorplan 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 an accurate 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 do home measurement services work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The resulting report 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?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Marketing a listing

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services.