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

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan 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 layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general 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 do I need a measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will establish an 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 house is worth.

Selling a home or property

A home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.