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

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning 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 remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your property on the market

A home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.