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

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. 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 useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 needed?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing 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 measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect 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 dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.