Needing your property measured? Let us help.

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine 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 property is worth.

Putting a property up for sale

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.