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

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! 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 measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies 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.

Selling a property

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately 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 property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact Tim Brown today to find out more about our measurement services.