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

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. 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 documents, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Property taxes

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

Putting your property up for sale

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 great marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a showing. Contact Shannon Waters-Mitchell to find out more about our measurement services.