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

Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services required?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home 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 contesting your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Putting your property up for sale

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

Information for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.