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

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of 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: Based on your requirements, 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services needed?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser 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 can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting a home up for sale

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services.