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Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling 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 or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 fantastic marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.