Needing a home measured? Let Shannon Waters LLC (727) 504-4969 help.

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What are measurement services?

A home measurement 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 document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general 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 documents, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. 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 overpaying.

Selling your home

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even 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 carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing 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 details of the home before and after touring. Contact Shannon Waters LLC (727) 504-4969 to find out more about our floorplan services.